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Live updates: Trump was the subject of an 'apparent assassination attempt' at his Florida golf club, FBI says (apnews.com)

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 days ago (1 children)

The agent fired four to six rounds, a Secret Service official said. The suspect then fled. A witness who took a picture of the suspect’s vehicle and license plate number provided it to law enforcement officers.

Per CNN, Martin County Sheriff William D. Snyder says they arrested the guy in that vehicle:

Snyder said his agency “flooded” Interstate 95 and closed a large swatch of the highway before eventually safely stopping the suspect vehicle.

“I have a clear understanding from investigators that we actually do have the suspect that they’re looking for in Palm Beach County,” Snyder said.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 days ago

Wouldn't it be hilarious if the license plate said PRIVATE