The Secret Service says an agent's "swift action" prevented a man with a rifle from getting a line of sight to former US President Donald Trump
Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspected gunman, appeared earlier in a court charged with federal gun crimes
The FBI allege Routh was hiding on the edge of Trump's Florida golf course for nearly 12 hours before a Secret Service agent spotted him
Trump was unharmed and officials say security at his Mar-a-Lago residence is at "the highest it could possibly be" - it is the second apparent attempt on his life in two months
In his first public comments since the incident, Trump described hearing "four or five shots" in a live event on X on Monday evening.
"The Secret Service did a great job," he said, blaming "political foes" for "rhetoric" that preceded the shooting
The incident has led to questions about the safety of US presidential candidates, with some lawmakers calling for candidates to have additional security
FBI says gunman was near golf course for about 12 hours
Image source, ReutersMore comments now from Donald Trump. A new campaign fundraising email quotes the former president as saying he will "never slow down" and "never give up".
Trump says his "resolve is only stronger after another attempt on my life".
Multiple officials tell the BBC's US partner, CBS News, that the suspect's name is Ryan Wesley Routh.
He is reportedly in his late 50s.
More to follow shortly.
Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe is headed to Florida tonight, the BBC's US partner CBS News reports.
In addition, a spokesperson for the Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance says they are considering changes to the senator’s schedule.
Image source, Getty ImagesNew photos we've received show authorities securing the area around Donald Trump's West Palm Beach golf club.
The FBI appear to have responded quickly after the reports of gunshots near Trump, with an FBI mobile command centre set up outside the scene.
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Anthony Zurcher
BBC North America correspondent
Image source, ReutersThe crowd were stunned when Trump was bundled off the stage after an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in July
After decades without political violence directed at a major-party presidential candidate, the US has now experienced two major incidents in the space of two months - with former president Donald Trump the target on both occasions.
Americans have had to adjust to “new normals” in politics - large and small - on a seemingly regular basis in the past few years.
The national discourse has coarsened, partisan divisions have sharpened and become more entrenched, and the standards for candidate behaviour have eroded.
Given the national epidemic of gun violence, these kind of attacks are perhaps another, inevitable new normal.
But for now, it is still shocking.
Image source, ReutersTrump appeared behind bullet-proof glass at this later rally in August
“Violence has no place in America,” Vice-President Kamala Harris has said in a statement.
Details of the apparent assassination attempt - the identity and motivation of the assailant in particular - will ultimately determine the impact this has on American politics.
But, for the moment, it seems like – the vice-president’s comments notwithstanding - this kind of violence is increasingly part of today’s America.
Image source, EPAWe've just seen a post on X, formerly Twitter,, external from US Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer who says he's been briefed by the Secret Service on the incident involving Trump.
"I applaud the Secret Service for their quick response to ensure former President Trump’s safety," he says.
Quote MessageThere is no place in this country for political violence of any kind. The perpetrator must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."
Chuck Schumer
Bernd Debusmann Jr
US reporter
A short while ago we heard from Florida Republican Senator Rick Scott on X, external, formerly Twitter.
"Even as deranged and sick individuals try to take his life, President Trump keeps fighting for the American people and to make America Great Again," Scott wrote.
Quote MessageWe will not be intimidated and won't back down."
Florida Senator Rick Scott
Teri Barbera of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office holds pictures of evidence found on the fence of Trump's Florida golf course.
As we've been reporting, authorities said earlier in a press conference that a rifle with a scope was found in the bushes.
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Image source, Getty ImagesMore police vehicles have been pictured near the Trump International Golf Club West Palm Beach, where the former president was when reports of the shooting incident emerged.
Police have already confirmed that they have a potential suspect in custody.
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Image source, Getty ImagesDonald Trump's running mate JD Vance has posted on X, external, formerly Twitter, saying he is "glad" the Republican presidential candidate is safe.
Here's the rest of his statement:
Quote MessageI spoke to him before the news was public and he was, amazingly, in good spirits. Still much we don't know, but I'll be hugging my kids extra tight tonight and saying a prayer of gratitude."
JD Vance
Bernd Debusmann Jr
US reporter
At the news briefing a little while ago, the sheriff and other officials revealed more information about how police were able to quickly find the suspect involved in the shooting.
According to the sheriff, an eyewitness was able to provide a description of the vehicle and even its number plate, which was put through a real-time crime centre.
Soon after, the vehicle was located on a nearby highway headed to nearby Martin County, Florida.
Officers in Martin County were alerted and pulled the vehicle over to detain the suspect.
The eyewitness was later taken to Martin County, where he identified the driver as the same man he saw at the scene of the incident.
We can now bring you some footage of police cars blocking traffic near the golf course where former US President Donald Trump was on Sunday.
You can see the moment in this brief clip:
Watch: Police cars block traffic near Trump golf course
The FBI, Secret Service and local Sheriff's office have just given a press conference.
If you're just joining us, or are in need of a recap, here's what they said:
The press conference is now ending.
The sheriff ends by emphasising how quickly they responded and were able to build a profile of the suspect.
"Be proud of your law enforcement," Bradshaw says.
Officials at the news conference have now said that the president was "one or two holes" behind the shooter's location when the incident took place - a total of several hundred yards.
While Secret Service engaged the suspect, it "doesn't appear" that he was struck by their gunfire, according to local sheriff Bradshaw.
It remains unclear whether he also shot at the Secret Service personnel who were present on the golf course.
FBI agent Jeffrey Veltri says the FBI is now leading the investigation into the incident.
He adds that multiple teams are now at the golf course and asks the public to avoid the area.
We're being told the Secret Service's protection of the former president Donald Trump always stays one hole ahead of Trump when he is golfing.
The official in charge of doing this duty on Sunday spotted a rifle sticking out and immediately engaged the individual, the official tells reporters.
According to the sheriff, an "AK-47 style" rifle was recovered from a bush where the suspect was seen, along with a scope, two backpacks, and a GoPro camera.
The local sheriff says that a witness saw a man running out of some bushes and jumping into a black Nissan car.
He continues by saying that sheriffs then pulled over the vehicle and detained the man.
Image source, US poolThe Secret Service and the local sheriff's office are now speaking to the press.
The local sheriff, Ric Bradshaw, says that at about 13:30 local time a call came in from the Secret Service saying that shots had been fired.
He says they had police units that "immediately" sealed off the area.