The Trump campaign released a brief statement on Sunday afternoon saying there had been a shooting near Trump but that he was safe. The statement did not disclose his location.
File screen image, 13 July 2024.
update: The New York Post reports: A shooting occurred near the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, but Trump was not the target (excerpt):
According to law enforcement sources, the Secret Service is responding to a shooting near Donald Trump as he left his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida.
…Two people exchanged gunfire outside the Trump International Golf Course in West Palm Beach. The gunmen were aiming at each other and the shots were not aimed at Trump, sources said.
On July 13, Trump was the victim of an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. He miraculously survived with only a shot to the ear, but one nearby supporter was killed and two others were injured.
Trump campaign statement:
“President Trump is safe after a shooting nearby. No further details are available at this time.” – Stephen Chang, Trump campaign communications director
#breaking news: President Trump’s campaign announced that gunfire was heard near him. The president is safe. pic.twitter.com/D89DmSAQsa
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) September 15, 2024
