Mon Sep 16 14:42:25 UTC 2024: ## FBI Investigating Attempted Assassination of Former President Trump
**Palm Beach Gardens, FL** – The FBI is currently investigating “what appears to be an attempted assassination” of former President Donald Trump after a gunman was shot by Secret Service agents at Trump’s golf resort in Florida.
The incident occurred earlier today at the Trump International Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens. According to reports, the gunman approached the resort and began firing shots, prompting a response from the Secret Service, who were assigned to protect Trump, who was present at the time. The suspect was shot and wounded, and is currently in custody.
The former president, while unharmed, was taken to a secure location for his safety. The resort has been placed on lockdown and the surrounding area is under heavy police presence.
The FBI is currently investigating the incident and is attempting to determine the gunman’s motives and any potential links to extremist groups. The agency is asking anyone with information related to the event to come forward.
This incident comes at a time of heightened political tension in the United States, with the country preparing for the upcoming presidential election. The FBI’s investigation will be closely scrutinized, and the outcome of the investigation is expected to have a significant impact on the political landscape.