Live updates: Trump subject of ‘apparent assassination attempt,’ FBI says

The FBI says Former President Donald Trump was the subject of ‘an apparent assassination attempt’ at his Florida golf club.

A man with an AK-style rifle reportedly pushed the firearm’s muzzle through the perimeter of Trump’s West Palm Beach, Florida, golf course Sunday while the former president was golfing, according to The Associated Press. 

U.S. Secret Service agents opened fire after seeing the muzzle of the rifle push through a fence line, The AP reports. 

Here are the latest updates:

4:53 p.m. ET

The FBI says former President Donald Trump was the subject of ‘an apparent assassination attempt’ at his Florida golf club. 

4:41 p.m. ET

The suspect involved in the incident at Trump’s golf club was unarmed when taken into custody in a neighboring county, the sheriff’s office said. The person reportedly dropped the weapon when Secret Service agents fired at him. 

Martin County Sheriff William Snyder told WPTV the man had a calm, flat demeanor and showed little emotion when he was stopped by police, saying the suspect did not question why he was being pulled over.

“He never asked, ‘what is this about?’ Obviously, law enforcement with long rifles, blue lights, a lot going on. He never questioned it,” Snyder said.

4:19 p.m. ET

The golf course was partially shut down for Trump as he played, and agents were a few holes ahead of him when they noticed the person with the firearm, officials told The Associated Press. The person appeared to push the muzzle of the rifle through the fence line and that’s when agents fired, the officials said, per The AP.  

There are several areas around the perimeter of the property where golfers are visible from the fence line. Secret Service agents and officers in golf carts and on ATVs generally secure the area several holes ahead and behind Trump when he golfs. Agents also usually bring an armored vehicle onto the course to quickly shelter Trump should a threat arise.

4:17 p.m. ET

An AK-style firearm was recovered near Trump’s golf course where shots were fired, two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press. 

4:15 p.m. ET

Sen. Lindsey Graham said on X that he spoke with former President Trump and “he’s in good spirits.”

4:02 p.m. ET

Photos show heavy police presence in the area near Trump National Golf Course in West Palm Beach, Florida, where a Secret Service agent opened fire on a suspected person with a weapon while Trump was golfing. 

3:52 p.m. ET

Sources told The Associated Press that a Secret Service agent opened fire on a suspected person with a weapon while Trump was golfing. 

The person fled in an SUV and was later apprehended in a nearby county by local law enforcement. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office said it stopped a vehicle and took a suspect into custody following an alert from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

3:38 p.m. ET

The White House said President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, had both been briefed and would be kept updated on the investigation. The White House added they are “relieved” to know Trump is safe.

Original story: 

Multiple shots were fired Sunday near Trump National Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, where former President Donald Trump was golfing. 

It’s unclear whether the shots were fired inside the golf club or in its vicinity. It’s also unclear whether the shots were directed at Trump, the Republican presidential nominee.  

FILE – A satellite communications vehicle from US President Donald Trumps motorcade is seen at the Trump National Golf Club on February 2, 2019 in Jupiter, Florida. Shots were fired near the club on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. (Photo credit BRENDAN SMIAL

The Trump campaign released a short statement that reads: 

“President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time.”

Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said the Secret Service is investigating a “protective incident” involving Trump that happened shortly before 2 p.m. Sunday. The agency didn’t provide any additional information. 

Trump had returned to Florida this weekend from a West Coast swing that included a Friday night rally in Las Vegas and a Utah fundraiser.

A law enforcement official told The Associated Press that officials were trying to determine whether the shots were fired near Trump’s West Palm Beach golf course or on the grounds. The official was not authorized to speak publicly. 

A spokesperson for the West Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office said no one was injured. According to Fox News Digital, the golf course is on lockdown as a precaution.

Trump often spends the morning playing golf before having lunch Trump International Golf Club West Palm Beach, which is one of three he owns in the state.

Former President Donald Trump (Getty Images)

The news comes roughly two months after the Republican presidential nominee was shot during an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania. Trump has had a stepped-up security footprint since a bullet grazed his ear during the assassination attempt in July.

This is a developing story.