by Terrance Kible
The Secret Service is responding to a shooting near former President Donald Trump as he left his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, law enforcement sources reported.
“President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time,” said Trump spokesman Steven Cheung.
Officials have reportedly closed the roads to the facility as the investigation into the incident begins.
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
Two individuals exchanged gunfire outside the golf club but were apparently targeting each other, the New York Post reported.
“Sources said that Trump was never in danger and that the shooting happened in an area outside the club that is known for high crime,” The Post added.
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Terrance Kible is a national security correspondent at Just the News.
Photo “Donald Trump Golfs with Shinzo Abe, 2019” by Government of Japan CC0.
