Donald Trump Safe After Gunshots Reported Near Florida Golf Course

Donald Trump was unharmed after gunshots were reported near his location in Florida. The US Secret Service is investigating the incident. This comes two months after an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania. Both President Biden and VP Harris have been briefed and are relieved Trump is safe.

Donald Trump was safe after gunshots were reported in his vicinity Sunday afternoon in Florida, his campaign and the Secret Service confirmed. It was not immediately clear whether the shots were aimed at the Republican presidential nominee.

The US Secret Service is investigating the incident that occurred shortly before 2 p.m. "The former president is safe," they stated.

Approximately two months ago, Trump was injured in an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, where a bullet grazed his ear. Return to Florida followed an event-filled West Coast trip, including a Las Vegas rally.

The White House reported that President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, have been briefed and will be updated on the investigation. They expressed relief that Trump is safe.

A law enforcement official, speaking on condition of anonymity, mentioned that investigations are underway to identify if shots were fired near Trump's West Palm Beach golf course. Trump frequently spends mornings playing golf before having lunch at the Trump International Golf Club.

Since the July assassination attempt, Trump's security has been heightened. For example, when at Trump Tower in New York, dump trucks form a barricade outside; at rallies, he uses bulletproof enclosures.

Additionally, campaign officials have not yet provided the security status or location of Ohio Sen. JD Vance, Trump's running mate.

Max Egusquiza, a local observer, described seeing black SUVs and a heavy police presence outside Trump's golf course in West Palm Beach.

(With inputs from agencies.)