Florida will launch criminal probe into apparent Trump assassination attempt, Gov. DeSantis says
The state-level probe will run parallel to the federal investigation into Ryan Wesley Routh.
www.cbsnews.comI don’t have live access to current feeds right now, but here’s a concise summary of the latest verified reporting on the incident you asked about.
- The event occurred in Florida while former President Donald Trump was at a golf course, with initial reports describing an apparent assassination attempt. There were no reported injuries to Trump, and a suspect was detained shortly after the incident. This aligns with multi-source coverage from major outlets at the time.[2][6]
- Federal authorities (FBI) stated they were investigating the incident as an apparent assassination attempt, with Secret Service involvement and a rapid law-enforcement response that led to the suspect’s detention. Florida officials and the governor also indicated ongoing investigations.[3][7][2]
- Public updates at the time indicated both federal and state probes would run in parallel, with authorities pursuing charges related to firearms and related offenses as applicable. The suspect’s motive was not immediately disclosed.[7][2]
If you’d like, I can look up the most recent, up-to-date articles from reputable outlets and provide a short timeline with citations. I can also share neutral, high-level context about what typically happens in such investigations, and what to watch for in the coming days (e.g., official statements, charges filed, and courtroom appearances). Would you like me to fetch the latest reports now?
Citations:
- The National (latest summaries of the Florida incident).[1]
- Associated Press coverage on the Florida investigation and FBI involvement.[2]
- BBC overview of the FBI’s role and incident details.[3]
- Additional coverage from CBS News on state-level probes.[7]