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
We are now going to hear from the United States Secret Service, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI.
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There are reports coming in that the suspect was in the tree line, armed with an AK-47 rifle, according to the BBC's US partner CBS News.
Multiple law enforcement officials have told the broadcaster that the armed suspect was spotted on the edge of the golf course by a member of Donald Trump's US Secret Service's advance team, two holes ahead from where the president was golfing.
The suspect reportedly fled the scene after he was engaged by Secret Service agent with multiple gunshots, and the suspect jumped into a car.
CBS reports that a car with the same license plate number was stopped in Martin County and one individual was taken into custody. It is unclear if it is the gunman, but it is believed to be and law enforcement officials are questioning that individual now.
Law enforcement officials say an AK-47 style weapon and scope has been recovered at the scene by the golf course.
We've just heard that the FBI is saying the incident at Donald Trump's golf course 'appears to be' assassination attempt.
We'll bring you more on this when we have it.
Bernd Debusmann Jr
US reporter
Today's shooting in Florida is the second to take place around Donald Trump this year.
On 13 July, Trump was shot in the ear at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, which also killed a crowd member and critically wounded two others.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe shooting at the Trump rally in Butler on 13 July left residents seething with anger at perceived security failing
The gunman was later identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old kitchen worker from the town of Bethel Park.
More than two months later, the motive behind the shooting remains unclear.
Anger over the Secret Service's handling of the shooting ultimately led to the resignation of US Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle.
She has, for now, been replaced by acting director of the Secret Service Ronald Rowe Jr.
We are soon expecting to hear from the United States Secret Service and Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.
You can watch it live at the top of this page.
We'll bring you updates as we have them.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Trump campaign has released a personal statement from the former president following the incident earlier today.
He writes:
Quote MessageThere were gunshots in my vicinity, but before rumours start spiralling out of control, I wanted you to hear this first: I AM SAFE AND WELL!"
Donald Trump
The Trump statement continues by saying:
Quote MessageNothing will slow me down. I will NEVER SURRENDER! I will always love you for supporting me."
Barry Donadio, a former Secret Service agent, tells the BBC that after the assassination attempt on Trump a few months ago, his security detail would likely have more resources and every roof covered wherever he is.
Donadio says he's heard reports that the reported incident on Trump's golf course may have involved an AK47.
"That is a large calibre weapon and you could hit targets well out to 800 metres with that," he says.
"Everybody has a right to have their candidate safe, whoever their preference is, and that's the job of the Secret Service," Donadio adds.
Bernd Debusmann Jr
US Reporter
Citing sources familiar with the investigation, the BBC's US partner, CBS, has confirmed that a suspect is in custody after being shot at by US Secret Service officers.
According to the sources, the incident began when a male with a high-powered rifle was seen near the golf course.
At the time, the person was pointing his rifle at the golf course. Secret Service officers fired multiple shots at the suspect, who attempted to flee.
He was taken into custody and a weapon was recovered. Trump is safe.
No motive has so far been uncovered.
Police are on the scene near Donald Trump's golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Image source, @realDerekUtley/Reuters
Bernd Debusmann Jr
US Reporter
The New York Times has quoted Teri Barbera, a spokeswoman for the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, as saying that a "person of interest" has been detained in connection with the incident.
Barbera says that the shooting took place "on the grounds" of the golf course.
“The intent right now is unknown,” she adds.
Stay with us for more updates.
Image source, Getty ImagesVice-President Kamala Harris, who is running against Trump in the upcoming presidential election, has released a statement on the incident.
"I have been briefed on reports of gunshots fired near former President Trump and his property in Florida, and I am glad he is safe," she wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, external.
"Violence has no place in America," she adds.
Bernd Debusmann Jr
US Reporter
Donald Trump has yet to publicly comment on today's shooting incident.
But on X, formerly known as Twitter, external, one of Trump's allies has said he's spoken to the former president.
"He is one of the strongest people I've ever known," South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has said. "He's in good spirits and is more resolved than ever to save our country."
The details of what happened are still emerging, with more details expected shortly when the US Secret Service and the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office provide an update.
We're expecting to hear from the Secret Service and the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office shortly when they hold a joint briefing on the incident.
Stick with us for the latest updates.
The White House have said President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris have been briefed on the incident.
The statement reads as follows:
Quote MessageThe President and Vice President have been briefed about the security incident at the Trump International Golf Course, where former President Trump was golfing. They are relieved to know that he is safe. They will be kept regularly updated by their team.”
We'll bring you more as we get it.
Former US President Donald Trump is safe following gunshots "in his vicinity" on Sunday, according to his campaign.
“President Trump is safe," his campaign communications director, Steven Cheung, said, adding there were "no further details at this time".
The Secret Service confirmed in a post on X that they were investigating a "protective incident" involving Trump that took place shortly before 14:00 EST (19:00 BST).
The BBC has contacted the US Secret Service and Trump campaign for more details.
The incident comes almost exactly two months after a gunman attempted to assassinate Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, striking his ear.
This is a developing story.