Who was the shooter who fired shots at the Trump golf course? What gun did they use?

Shots were fired at former President Donald Trump as he played golf in West Palm Beach. The gunman was reportedly spotted by an advance team several holes ahead of Trump.

A brief statement was released by Trump’s camp as the news broke, saying that “President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time.”

It is the second time this year that shots have been fired close to Trump: the 78-year-old survived an assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Who tried to shoot Donald Trump? What gun did they use?

Reports say that an AK-47 with a scope was found near the scene after the shooter fled, with other reports adding that a car was stopped by police that matched the description from eyewitnesses soon after the event. Others claim that the shooter was arrested on Interstate 95.

Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said, via AP, that the gunman, who is now in custody, also had two backpacks hanging on a fence and a GoPro camera.

Soon after the incident, the FBI named the suspect as Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, from Hawaii.

Trump responds after shooting at golf course

“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! I will always love you for supporting me. Unity. Peace. Make America Great Again,” he wrote in an email.

Kamala Harris has also published a statement, saying “Violence has no place in America. [The President and Vice President] are relieved to know that he is safe. They will be kept regularly updated by their team,” the statement said.