Gunshots Fired Near Former President Trump, Former President Safe

Former President Donald Trump is safe after gunshots were fired in his vicinity at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Secret Service is investigating the incident.

Former President Donald Trump is safe after gunshots were fired near him at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, his campaign confirmed.

Gunshots Fired Near Former President Trump, Former President Safe

"President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time," Steven Cheung, Communications for the Trump Campaign said in a statement.

The Secret Service also confirmed the incident and is working closely with authorities and investigating the situation.

Gunshots Fired Near Former President Trump, Former President Safe

"The Secret Service, in conjunction with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, is investigating a protective incident involving former President Donald Trump that occurred shortly before 2 p.m. The former president is safe," the agency confirmed in a post on X.

The White House acknowledged the incident.

"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," the White House said in a statement.

Fox News Host Sean Hannity confirmed a suspect was arrested and is in police custody. An AK-47 was discovered in the bushes, Hannity said local law enforcement confirmed.

Four shots were fired, Hannity also confirmed through local law enforcement.

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Fox News host Bret Baier also spoke to Trump who praised the Secret Service for acting quickly. Trump told Baier he was playing golf on his course in West Palm Beach on the 5th hole when shots rang out.

Trump reaffirmed to Baier that he was fine and there was no evidence any shots were near him or hitting near him. He was then put into a golf cart and quickly driven away from that spot back to the clubhouse.

"Tell everybody I am fine and the Secret Service did a great job," Trump praised.

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Fox News Digital confirmed that the Attorney General has been briefed, is monitoring the situation, and is receiving regular updates following the security incident at Trump International Golf Course.

This latest shooting near Trump is nearly two months to the date of the assassination attempt on the former president's life.

Fox News Digital confirmed that the Trump National Golf Club is on lockdown as a precaution.

This is a developing story, please check back here for updates.

  Fox News Digital's Brooke Singman contributed to this report.