A man named Ryan Wesley Routh was arrested in connection to an apparent attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump near his Florida golf course. Body camera footage showed Routh following law enforcement directions and being taken into custody without incident. Routh, 58, 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 while driving on Interstate 95, thanks to a witness who took a picture of him and his car, allowing law enforcement to locate him quickly. Sheriff William Snyder expressed concern about how an armed man could get close to a former president and wondered if Routh acted alone or was part of a conspiracy. The FBI and Secret Service are investigating further to determine this.
The footage released by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office shows Routh surrendering peacefully when confronted by law enforcement. The Sheriff commended the witness for their quick thinking and assistance in capturing Routh. The incident resulted in an increase in security measures around the former president to ensure his safety in the future. The investigation into Routh’s motives and potential involvement in a larger conspiracy is ongoing. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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