Donald Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity, the Republican presidential candidate’s team said today. “President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time,” campaign spokespersom Steven Cheung said a statement.
The shooting took place at Trump’s golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida. A “person of interest” has been detained along with a weapon, the New York Times reported, citing local law enforcement officials.
Trump had been golfing when the gunshots were heard, multiple media reports said. Trump had been accompanied at the time by his Secret Service protective detail when shots were fired.
It was unclear who the shooter or shooters were, or what the motive was. There was no immediate indication that Trump had been targeted. Media outlet CNN, citing security agency own sources, reported that officials believed the shots at the golf club were indeed intended for Trump.
The former US president’s son Donald Trump Jr. said that authorities also found an AK-47 rifle in the bushes, extremely close to the spot from where Trump was leaving.