Shooting reported near Trump’s golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida

“President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time.” -Steven Cheung

The Secret Service, in conjunction with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, is investigating a protective incident involving former President Donald Trump that occurred shortly before 2 p.m. The former president is safe.

Secret Service opened fire on potential gunman carrying AK-47 outside Donald Trump’s golf club in West Palm Beach, Fla. this afternoon while the former president was playing golf.

Investigators are treating the suspect as a potential assassin, U.S. official tells Fox News.

"This does not appear to be some random guy with an AK-47 walking outside Trump's club," the official added.