West Palm, Sep 16 (V7N)– A gunman suspected of attempting to assassinate former US President Donald Trump has been arrested near his Mar-a-Lago golf course in Florida, according to media reports. While law enforcement agencies have yet to release an official statement, it is believed that the incident occurred on Sunday afternoon when Trump was at his golf course.

The suspect, identified only as Ryan, was reportedly armed with an AK-47-type rifle. Shots were heard near the golf course at approximately 1:30 p.m. local time. According to officials, members of the Secret Service spotted the barrel of a gun in the bushes near the course and quickly fired four warning shots. The gunman dropped his weapon and fled the scene in a vehicle.

A witness captured an image of the suspect's car and license plate, which was shared with various law enforcement agencies in Florida. The car was intercepted in the Martin area, leading to the suspect's arrest. The FBI has stated that this appears to have been an assassination attempt on Trump, and investigations are ongoing.

In a statement following the incident, Donald Trump reassured his supporters, saying, "Don't be afraid. I'm fine, and no one was hurt. Thank God. There are people who will do anything to stop us, but I will not stop fighting for you. I will never surrender. We will make America great again through our unity."

The situation is still under investigation, with more details expected to emerge in the coming days.

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