FBI investigates ‘apparent assassination attempt’ against Trump

Authorities say the shooting at Mar-a-Lago does not appear random

The FBI is reportedly investigating the shooting incident at Trump International Golf Club in Florida as a suspected assassination attempt against former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

The federal agents are investigating “what appears to be an attempted assassination of former President Trump,” the FBI confirmed on Sunday according to AP.

The incident occurred shortly before 2pm local time, when a Secret Service agent spotted a rifle barrel sticking through the fence of the resort. The agent “engaged” with the threat, firing four to six rounds at the bush where the suspect was hiding, according to West Palm Beach Sheriff Ric Bradshaw.