Attempted assassination on Former President Trump under investigation
A large-scale investigation is underway after Former President Trump was the target of an attempted assassination Sunday afternoon.
According to officials, at 1:30 P.M., the Secret Service spotted a man with a rifle along the fence at Trump’s golf course in Florida.
Secret Services Officials engaged the suspect and fired at least four shots toward the suspect, who was about 300-500 yards away from the former President and Republican candidate for the 2024 election.
Officials confirmed a witness saw a man running out of the bushes and jump into a black SUV. The witness took a photo of the suspect’s car and license plate. Due to the investigation and witnesses assistance, the suspect, who was armed with an AK-47 rifle with a scope and a GoPro, was later detained in Martin County, Florida.
This remains a developing story.
Related stories
LocalFuneral services announced for Smiths Station Mayor Richard Cooley
LocalBREAKING: Search underway for missing 70-year-old man in Beauregard
LocalStructure fire extinguished Monday afternoon south of Camp Hill community
LocalAttic fire reported late Sunday night in Beauregard
LocalColumbus Police Chief Stoney Mathis honored at farewell celebration after three and a half years of service