Donald Trump ‘Safe’ Following Gunshots Reported In Vicinity

Former President Donald Trump is “safe following gunshots in his vicinity,” Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement issued Sunday afternoon.

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

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— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) September 15, 2024

Trump is golfing at Trump National Golf Club in West Palm Beach, according to Politico reporter Meridith McGraw.

Breaking: Multiple shots fired at Trump National Golf Club in West Palm Beach where the former president is golfing today

“President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time,” per Steven Cheung, Trump Campaign Communications Director

— Meridith McGraw (@meridithmcgraw) September 15, 2024

The roads to @realDonaldTrump golf club in West Palm are now closed with heavy police presence around the surrounding area after multiple gun shots were fired in his vicinity.

The road closure is for several miles with law enforcement coordinating at any possible access point.… pic.twitter.com/DWHPo1w70L

— Derek Utley (@realDerekUtley) September 15, 2024

The United States Secret Service is investigating the incident.

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. @pbso will have more details soon. pic.twitter.com/yWNvvKD3IC

— Anthony Guglielmi (@SecretSvcSpox) September 15, 2024

The incident follows the July 13, 2024 assassination attempt on the former president in Butler, Pennsylvania, 64 days earlier. (RELATED: Trump Wounded, 2 Dead In Pennsylvania Campaign Rally Shooting)

An AK-47 was found in bushes at the scene, Donald Trump Jr. claimed on X (formerly known as Twitter), citing “local law enforcement.” A suspect has reportedly been apprehended.

It was not immediately clear whether Trump was the target of the reported shots. No injuries were reported, the Associated Press reported, citing a spokesperson for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

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SHOTS FIRED at Trump Golf Course in West Palm Beach, Florida.

An AK-47 was discovered in the bushes, per local law enforcement. The Trump campaign has released a statement confirming former President Trump is safe.

A suspect has reportedly been apprehended. pic.twitter.com/FwRfrO3v6y

— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) September 15, 2024

The White House responded to the shooting Sunday, stating, “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.”

No additional details were immediately available.

This is a breaking story and will be updated.

Reagan Reese contributed to this story.