Shots were fired on Sunday outside Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump's golf club while he was playing golf.
“President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time,” the Trump campaign stated.
The FBI said it was investigating "what appears to be an attempted assassination" of Trump.
Palm Beach County, Florida, Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said an AK-47 with a scope, two backpacks and a GoPro camera were recovered in the bushes near the golf course.
Bradshaw added that Trump was "probably between" 300-500 yards away from where the armed suspect was spotted.
Martin County Sheriff William D. Snyder said his department’s deputies arrested a suspect in the shooting.
“There was a lone driver in the vehicle. That driver is now in custody,” Snyder said, adding the suspect was “relatively calm” and “not displaying a lot of emotions.”
CNN cited sources familiar with the matter who said officials believe that the shots were intended for the former President.
The former President's son, Donald Jr. reported that according to law enforcement, an AK-47 assault rifle was discovered in the bushes near the scene.
Trump issued a statement in which he 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! I will always love you for supporting me. Unity. Peace. Make America Great Again.”
The White House stated: “The President and Vice President have been briefed about the security incident at the Trump International Golf Course, where former President Trump was golfing. They are relieved to know that he is safe. They will be kept regularly updated by their team.”
Two months ago, an attempt was made on the former President's life during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The would-be assassin, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, fired at Trump from a nearby rooftop and was eliminated at the scene. One spectator was murdered during the attempted assassination. Trump was lightly wounded when one of the bullets hit his ear.