Suspect Arrested in Second Assassination Attempt on Trump

Authorities have identified Ryan Wesley Routh as the suspect in the second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, law enforcement sources confirmed to Fox News. The incident occurred at Trump International Golf Club while Trump was playing the fifth hole on Sunday afternoon.

Donald Trump safe after shots fired outside Palm Beach Golf Club

Routh, allegedly armed with an assault rifle, managed to push the muzzle of the weapon through a chainlink fence approximately 300 to 500 yards from Trump. Secret Service agents spotted the threat and opened fire, though Routh initially escaped. He was later apprehended by authorities and found with two backpacks and a GoPro camera. The rifle was recovered from nearby bushes.

This marks the second attempt on Trump’s life in the past two months. Click here for more coverage from Fox News.

Update: The Task Force on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump is monitoring the situation and has requested a briefing with the U.S. Secret Service. In a joint statement, Chairman Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Jason Crow (D-CO) said, “We have requested a briefing with the U.S. Secret Service about what happened and how security responded. We are thankful that the former President was not harmed, but remain deeply concerned about political violence and condemn it in all of its forms.” The FBI is currently investigating the incident.

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Update 10:40PM: 

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Fox News Digital has secured a photo of Ryan Wesley Routh moments after his arrest following his alleged attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump on Sunday.

Martin County Sheriff William Snyder confirmed the accuracy of the photo, taken as Routh was arrested.

Routh was allegedly armed with an AK-47 outside Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, while Trump was playing the fifth hole.

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