SECOND ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT: Trump Releases Statement, as Police Arrest 58-Year-Old Suspect

Former US president, Donald Trump issued an “alert” statement on Sunday afternoon, September 14. to let supporters know he was safe shortly after an alarming security incident where a 58-year-old man, Ryan Wesley Routh, was taken into custody with a high-powered rifle at one of the Trump’s golf resorts.

The identification of wanna-be Trump shooter comes after the former US president on Sunday let his supporters know he was safe shortly after an alarming security incident where a man was taken into custody with a high-powered rifle at one of the former president’s golf resorts.

“There were gunshots in my vicinity but before rumors start spiraling out of control, I wanted you to hear this first: I AM SAFE AND WELL!” he wrote Sunday after the second firearms-related incident he’s been party to since July, this time from the Trump International Golf Course West Palm Beach.

“Nothing will slow me down. I will NEVER SURRENDER!” he continued.

“I will always love you for supporting me. Unity. Peace. Make America Great Again. May God bless you.”

Trump was targeted by the would-be assassin with an AK-47 assault rifle, the second time he is being targeted for assassination in 2 months.

Routh was arrested after allegedly pointing an AK-47 assault rifle at former President Trump while he golfed, according to U.S. law enfcement sources.

The would-be shooter was 300-500 yards away from Trump and came with scope and GoPro — ‘Intent on filming’

Police say investigation is still ongoing and the shooter is currently in custody.

Routh frequently touted his donation credentials and championed left-wing causes on social media and his LinkedIn shows that he attended North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, but relocated to Hawaii sometime around 2018, according to Fox news .

Routh is described on LinkedIn as “mechanically minded” and enjoying “ideas and invention and creative projects with artistic flair.”