Arizona leaders react to attempted assassination on Donald Trump at Florida golf club

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Arizona leaders are sharing their reaction to another assassination attempt on Donald Trump on Sunday.

The U.S. Secret Service reportedly opened fire at a man pointing an AK-style rifle into Trump’s golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, as he was on the course, law enforcement officials said.

The golf course was shut down while the former president played, and Secret Service agents were a few holes ahead of him when they noticed the person with a firearm.

Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said the U.S. Secret Service agents fired at a man pointing an AK-style rifle with a scope as Trump was on the course. Bradshaw said the gunman also had two backpacks hanging on a fence and a GoPro camera, and that he was about 400 yards to 500 yards away from Trump and hiding in shrubbery while the former president played golf on a nearby hole.

The suspect reportedly dropped the weapon and fled in an SUV, where they were taken into custody in a neighboring county.

Officials said an AK-style firearm was found at the scene near Trump International Golf Club West Palm Beach. No injuries were reported.

In an email, Trump said: “There were gunshots in my vicinity, but before rumors start spiraling out of control, I wanted you to hear this first: I AM SAFE AND WELL!”

“Nothing will slow me down. I will NEVER SURRENDER!” the former president said.

This comes roughly two months after Trump was shot during an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania where a bullet grazed his ear.

See below for reactions from Arizona leaders on the second attempted assassination of Donald Trump.

Violence has no place in our democracy.

The recent gunshots fired toward Donald Trump are unacceptable and disturbing. I condemn this attack in the strongest possible terms
— Ruben Gallego (@RubenGallego) September 15, 2024

I am relieved to hear that President Trump is alive and well following a reported second attempt on his life.

I pray for comfort for him and his family in the wake of this attempted assassination and an end to the demonization of a good man and his movement.

It’s time we unite… pic.twitter.com/AVpxcokXax
— Kari Lake (@KariLake) September 15, 2024

May God continue protecting President Trump and his family.
— Rep Andy Biggs (@RepAndyBiggsAZ) September 15, 2024

I’m thankful that former President Trump is safe. There’s no place in our democracy for political violence. Appreciate the professionalism of the Secret Service and local law enforcement who responded.
— Senator Mark Kelly (@SenMarkKelly) September 15, 2024

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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