Former President Donald Trump thanked legislation enforcement for an “unimaginable” response to what the FBI described as. an assassination attempt at Trump’s Palm Seaside, Florida, golf course on Sunday.

A number of legislation enforcement sources informed ABC Information that 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh was detained by Florida authorities in relation to the incident. Authorities at the moment are probing for extra particulars on the would-be shooter.

“I wish to thank everybody in your concern and effectively needs – It was definitely an fascinating day!” Trump stated in a put up on Reality Social.

“Most significantly, I wish to thank the US Secret Service, Sheriff Ric Bradshaw and his Workplace of courageous and devoted Patriots, and, all of Legislation Enforcement, for the unimaginable job accomplished right this moment at Trump Worldwide in conserving me, because the forty fifth President of the USA, and the Republican Nominee within the upcoming Presidential Election, SAFE.”

“THE JOB DONE WAS ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING. I AM VERY PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN!” he wrote.

The previous president is predicted to satisfy Monday with the appearing director of the Secret Service, Ronald Rowe Jr., sources conversant in the matter informed ABC Information.

Following the July 13 assassination try on Trump at a marketing campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Trump, who was shot within the ear, additionally met with the previous director, Kimberly Cheatle, on the time for a briefing.

On Sunday afternoon, Secret Service brokers accompanying Trump fired at a person armed with an AK-47-style rifle on or close to the Trump Worldwide golf course on Sunday.

The FBI is investigating Sunday’s incident as an “tried assassination.” Palm Seaside County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw stated at a information convention Sunday afternoon that the gunman was inside 300 to 500 yards of Trump when he was noticed.

Secret Service brokers fired 4 to 6 rounds at him earlier than he dropped his weapon and fled the scene in a car. Witnesses reported the license plate quantity to authorities, and the suspect was stopped and detained.

It was not clear if the suspect was aiming his gun on the former president. Brokers fired on the suspect after recognizing his rifle via the fence line, a number of sources informed ABC Information.

Sources stated three shell casings believed to be related to the suspect’s AK-47 had been discovered on the scene, although investigators are nonetheless evaluating whether or not the suspect fired his weapon. The rifle and two backpacks containing a GoPro digicam and ceramic tiles had been recovered from the scene, Bradshaw stated.

Authorities at the moment are probing Routh’s background. The detainee is believed to have ties to North Carolina and Hawaii, sources stated. Sources informed ABC Information that the FBI is conducting an intensive investigation into Routh’s social media exercise, journey and any prison document. Buddies, household and associates are additionally being searched for interviews.

The suspect’s household is telling investigators that whereas Routh had no recognized psychological sickness, he was “fixated” on issues, a number of sources briefed on the investigation informed ABC Information.

An avenue of investigation is whether or not Routh turned fixated on Trump over the previous president’s stance on Ukraine. Routh seems to have made latest social media posts crucial of Trump and used social media to doc his journey to Ukraine.

In line with the sources, Trump was on the point of putt on the fifth gap when a Secret Service agent known as out “gun!” Brokers instantly surrounded Trump and took him to a predetermined safe location on the property. The USSS typically has these protected areas designated prematurely.

Sources conversant in the investigation stated authorities are trying into whether or not Routh had grievances associated to Trump’s place on Ukraine.

Authorities are anticipated to file prices regarding the incident within the coming days, sources informed ABC Information.

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris each condemned the obvious assassination effort.

“As I’ve stated many instances, there isn’t any place for political violence or for any violence ever in our nation, and I’ve directed my crew to proceed to make sure that Secret Service has each useful resource, functionality and protecting measure vital to make sure the previous President’s continued security,” Biden stated in a press release.

Harris stated she was “grateful” that Trump was protected and “deeply disturbed by the attainable assassination try.”

“As we collect the info, I might be clear: I condemn political violence. All of us should do our half to make sure that this incident doesn’t result in extra violence,” Harris stated.

ABC Information’ Lalee Ibassa, Katherine Faulders, Aaron Katersky, Soo Rin Kim, Michelle Stoddart, Pierre Thomas, Rachel Scott, Jack Date, Leah Sarnoff, Kelsey Walsh and Luke Barr contributed to this report.