The former president is safe, according to a statement from the campaign and Secret Service.
At the press conference, authorities said a witness observed the suspect getting into a black Nissan and he was able to get a photo of the vehicle.
Authorities were able to locate the vehicle, and the witness was able to identify the suspect.
Officials found an \"AK-47 style rifle with a scope, two backpacks with ceramic tile, and a GoPro camera in the bushes where the suspect was spotted.
An agent spotted the rifle barrel sticking out of the fence and immediately engaged the suspect.
According to CNN, a person was detained and a lone gun was recovered.
CNN says Trump was golfing in West Palm Beach, Florida when the shots were fired and the course was locked down.
Citing unnamed sources briefed on the matter, CNN reported that officials believe an armed person intended to target Trump.
The incident occurred shortly before 2 p.m. according to the Secret Service.
President Biden and Vice President Harris have been briefed on the incident and released a statement:
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