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| Ryan Wesley Routh | |
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 Routh while in custody | |
| Born | 1965 or 1966 (age 58–59) Guilford County, North Carolina U.S. |
| Known for | Suspect in the Trump International Golf Club shooting |
| Motive | Under investigation |
| Details | |
| Date | September 15, 2024 |
| Location(s) | Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida |
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Ryan Wesley Routh is an American man who is suspected of having attempted to assassinate former U.S. president Donald Trump, the Republican Party nominee for the 2024 presidential election. Routh's motives are currently under investigation, and it is still unclear if he fired any shots.
On September 15, 2024, Secret Service agents shot at least four rounds at Routh, who was hiding with an AK-47-style rifle in shrubbery at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. He was allegedly pointing his weapon through the fence line of the golf course, 300–500 yards away from the former president, as he was moving between holes five and six alongside Republican megadonor Steve Witkoff. Routh fled the scene, but was later arrested as the prime suspect.
Personal life
Routh was born in 1965 or 1966 in Guilford County, North Carolina. In the early 1980s, Routh attended Northwest Guilford High School. He later attended North Carolina A&T State University for two semesters in 1995.
In January 1989, Routh was married to Lora Frances Wilson and had at least one son. They later divorced on March 10, 2003.
In 1991, Routh fought and chased a suspected rapist. In August 1991, he was honored as a "super citizen" by the Greensboro chapter of the International Union of Police Associations.
In 2004, Routh campaigned against the closing of a skateboard park built by his son and his teenage friends. He told News & Record, "Let's make this a joint public-private venture instead of trying to squish these kids like a bug or telling them to go home and play video games."
In 2018, Routh moved from Greensboro, North Carolina, to Kaʻaʻawa, Hawaii.
Criminal conduct
In December 2002, Routh was convicted of possessing a firearm; resisting, delaying and obstructing a law enforcement officer and driving with license revoked after a three-hour stand off with police. He was pulled over while driving, and during the traffic stop he put his hand on a gun and then drove to a nearby business, where he barricaded himself inside.
In 2003, he was sentenced for driving without a license, carrying a concealed weapon and hit-and-run. In 2010 he was convicted of possessing stolen goods. For each of these charges he was given probation.
Attempted assassination of Donald Trump
Main article: Trump International Golf Club shootingAt 2:00 AM on September 15, 2024, Routh took a position at Trump's golf course. He was later spotted at 1:31 PM. Afterwards, Routh was arrested as the potential suspect for the attempted assassination of former U.S. President Donald Trump. He was later charged with two offenses: possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm with the serial number removed. Additional charges may be brought, pending the full investigation. On the day of his arraignment, he was seen smiling and laughing with his lawyer. Footage of his arrest was also unveiled to the public.
See also
References
- ^ Adam Goldman; Thomas Gibbons-Neff; Glenn Thrush; Najim Rahim (September 15, 2024). "Suspected Gunman Said He Was Willing to Fight and Die in Ukraine". The New York Times. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- "Trump Safe After Shooting Reported at His Golf Course". The New York Times. September 15, 2024. Archived from the original on September 15, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- "Trump is safe following shooting at Florida golf course; suspect detained". CNN. September 15, 2024. Archived from the original on September 15, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ Breen, Kerry; Schecter, Anna (September 16, 2024). "What's known about Ryan Wesley Routh, suspect in possible Trump assassination attempt on Florida golf course". CBS News. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- "Trump assassination attempt: Who is suspect Ryan Routh?". Al Jazeera. Al Jazeera. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- "NW gets Junior Title". The Greensboro Record. May 21, 1980. p. 18. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- Stratta, Peter (September 16, 2024). "Suspected Trump gunman has multiple ties to Guilford County". WXLV. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- "Marriage Licenses". News and Record. January 8, 1989. p. 107. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- Vogel, Mike (April 21, 1990). "Accomplishing a Miracle Renovation Fulfills Dream for Couple". Greensboro News and Record. Archived from the original on September 15, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- ^ Schlosser, Jim (July 16, 2004). "Skateboard park closed". News and Record. p. 5. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- Guzman, Chad de (September 16, 2024). "What We Know—and Don't Know—So Far About the Trump Golf Course Shooter". TIME. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- "Divorces Granted". News and Record. March 30, 2003. p. 127. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- Rohrlich, Justin (September 16, 2024). "Ex-employee of Trump shooting suspect recalls police standoff and 'stupid' behavior". The Independent. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- Woodall, Bernie (August 27, 1991). "Police Organization Honors 'Super Citizen'". News and Record. p. 31. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- "Thinking Out Loud". News and Record. July 19, 2004. p. 13. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- "5 things to know about the apparent assassination attempt on Trump at one of his golf courses". AP News. September 16, 2024. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
Records show Routh, 58, lived in North Carolina for most of his life before moving in 2018 to Kaaawa, Hawaii, where he and his son operated a company building sheds, according to an archived version of the webpage for the business.
- "5 things to know about the apparent assassination attempt on Trump at one of his golf courses". AP News. September 16, 2024. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- Henderson, Barney; Lewis, Kaitlin (September 15, 2024). "Ryan Wesley Routh, would-be Trump assassin, fought in Ukraine, supports war". Newsweek. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- "MAN WITH GUN BARRICADES SELF INSIDE BUSINESS". Greensboro News and Record. December 16, 2002. Archived from the original on September 15, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- Mikkelsen, Emily; Skipper, Elijah; Melrose, Justyn (September 15, 2024). "Greensboro neighbor describes man accused of attempting Trump assassination, says 'a lot of people were afraid of him'". Fox 8. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "Donald Trump assassination attempt live: Suspect in Trump assassination attempt lay in wait for 12 hours". The Telegraph. September 16, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- Picheta, Rob; Yeung, Rob; Rebane, Teele; Harvey, Lex (September 16, 2024). "What we know about Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect in the apparent second Trump assassination attempt". CNN. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- Perez, Evan; Lybrand, Holmes; Williams, Michael; Cole, Devan (September 16, 2024). "Suspect in apparent assassination attempt of Trump charged, may have been lying in wait for nearly 12 hours". CNN. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- Coen, Susie (September 16, 2024). "Suspect in Trump assassination attempt laughs in court". The Telegraph. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- Smith, Stephen (September 16, 2024). "Bodycam video shows arrest of suspect in apparent Trump attempted assassination". CBS News. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
External links
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