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Donald Trump Safe After Gunshots at West Palm Beach Golf Course; Suspect Detained

  • 16 Sep 2024 11:18 AM
  • Donald Trump, West Palm Beach shooting, AK-47 rifle, Florida news
  • Trump Safe After Shooting Incident: Donald Trump is reported to be safe following a shooting incident at his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida. According to Trump’s campaign spokesperson, Steven Cheung, Trump was unharmed by the gunfire. The shooting occurred while Trump was on the golf course, accompanied by his Secret Service detail.

  • Details of the Incident: Local law enforcement officials have detained a "person of interest" and recovered a weapon, though the specifics of the incident remain unclear. The identity of the shooter or shooters and the motive behind the gunfire are still unknown. While initial reports suggest the shots might have been directed at Trump, there is no confirmed information on whether he was the intended target.

  • Trump Jr.’s Statement: Donald Trump Jr. revealed that authorities found an AK-47 rifle in the bushes near the area where his father was golfing. He shared this information through a post on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the gravity of the situation and the close proximity of the weapon to where Trump was present.

  • Response from President Biden: Following the incident, the White House issued a statement confirming that both President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris had been briefed about the shooting. President Biden condemned the act, stating, "There is no place for political violence or for any violence ever in our country," reflecting the administration’s stance against such incidents.

  • Security and Investigation: The shooting has raised concerns about security and political violence. The investigation is ongoing, with local authorities working to determine the exact circumstances and motives behind the shooting. The presence of an AK-47 and the proximity of the weapon to Trump’s location underscore the seriousness of the situation.

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