Donald Trump 'safe' after gunshots fired 'in his vicinity'

Donald Trump is reportedly "safe" following gunshots "in his vicinity," his team have revealed.

The 78-year-old was reportedly playing golf at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach when shots rang out, The New York Times reports.

Donald Trump is "safe" following gunfire at his Florida golf course. Credit: Bill Pugliano/Getty

A statement from Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung reads: "President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time."

CNN adds that the gold club was locked down shortly after, according to sources.

According to Teri Barbera - a spokeswoman for the local Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office - gunfire took place "on the grounds" of the golf club, with the former POTUS present.

A "person of interest" has been detained, Barbera said, and a firearm - described as a "long gun" - was recovered at the scene, per the NY Times.

"The intent right now is unknown,” Barbera continued.

However, CNN is reporting a conflicting story at this time, with the news outlet stating the following: "Officials believe an armed individual intended to target former President Donald Trump at Trump International Golf Club, according to sources briefed on the matter."

The intent behind the shooting is not known at this time. Credit: Bill Pugliano/Getty

As of this writing, authorities have not publicly confirmed CNN's reporting.

Additionally, the US Secret Service has tweeted a brief update on the alarming incident, writing on X: "The Secret Service, in conjunction with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, is investigating a protective incident involving former President Donald Trump that occurred shortly before 2 p.m.

"The former president is safe. [The Palm Beach County Sheriff] will have more details soon.”

The incident took place at the Trump International Golf Club in Palm Beach, Florida. Credit: Octavio Jones / Getty

On Sunday afternoon, the Martin County Sheriff's Office revealed in a Facebook post that officers "stopped a vehicle" and have now "taken a suspect into custody believed to be connected to a shooting incident at Trump International in Palm Beach County."

(Martin County is just north of Palm Beach County.)

A statement from the White House following the incident reads: “The President and Vice President have been briefed about the security incident at the Trump International Golf Course, where former President Trump was golfing. They are relieved to know that he is safe. They will be kept regularly updated by their team."

Additionally, Trump's rival in the upcoming Presidential Election, Kamala Harris, has taken to social media to share the following statement: “I have been briefed on reports of gunshots fired near former President Trump and his property in Florida, and I am glad he is safe. Violence has no place in America.” 

Both President Biden and Vice President Harris were in Washington D.C. at the time of the shooting, neither having any public events.

Of course, this news comes a little over two months after Trump was the victim of an assassination attempt during a Pennsylvania rally on July 13.

In that instance, Trump revealed that he sustained an injury to his right ear.

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