The man arrested in connection to an apparent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump was taken into custody without incident after following law enforcement directions. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office released body camera footage of the confrontation, where deputies confronted 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh near Trump’s Florida golf course. Routh has been charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number.
Routh was arrested on Sunday while driving on Interstate 95, thanks to a witness who provided crucial information to law enforcement. Martin County Sheriff William Snyder expressed concern about how an armed man could have been so close to a former president and whether Routh was acting alone or as part of a larger conspiracy. The FBI and Secret Service are investigating to determine the true nature of Routh’s actions.
The sheriff emphasized the importance of the witness who helped track down Routh quickly, preventing potential harm to the former president. The motive behind the attempted assassination is still unclear, and the investigation is ongoing. Updates on this developing story will be provided as more information becomes available.
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