Trump assassination attempt: Sheriff describes pursuit of suspect | LiveNOW from FOX

Martin County Sheriff William Snyder joins LiveNOW's Carel Lajara to describe what it took to apprehend Ryan Routh, the suspect in the second assassination attempt on former President Trump.

On Sunday, Secret Service opened fire on Routh with a rifle in shrubbery not far from former President Donald Trump at Trump International Golf Course West Palm Beach, Florida. Routh fled the scene but was later apprehended by Florida law enforcement. He was charged in federal court with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number. More charges are expected.

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[debbiesnyder]

That witness should watch his back. He is at risk from whoever is behind of this. WITNESS PROTECTION. THANK YOU WITNESS

[Chromatic]

I know when I want to go undetected in the bushes I make sure I am wearing a pink shirt

[edpeterson]

A citizen is why the suspect was apprehended so quickly.

[terrylong]

All deputies should be wearing bodycams at all times.

[Standinginhisloveandhislight]

The public is now doing the Secret Service job, that’s the only reason why he was caught.

[jonathanalverson]

It’s been so long since I saw a REAL journalist ask questions without underlying “gotcha” bs. Great job sticking to facts and asking objective questions

[edpeterson]

So the Secret Service has been outsmarted by a 22yr old on a sloped roof and a 58 yr old in bushy bushes.
Cool story.

[kmjkmj]

Maetin County Sheriff doesnt play games, they called the Sheriff, said this Trump attempted assassin may be on his way towards Martin County, and the Martin County Sheriff did not play games, got him in handcuffs ASAP. Good Job.

[steveharvey]

Question still stands. Who told him Trump was going to be there. Sounds like inside information.

[dwayneroberts]

350 million people in this country and we somehow put the biggest losers in charge every time.

[Walcingham]

Thank you for your service Sheriff, thats a long time to wear a badge...

[mlee]

Only Florida man wears a pink shirt during covert operations.

[wheatamongtares]

The lack of golf course etiquette is absolutely appalling

[rangerbob]

Thank God a simple bystander reported what they witnessed! Otherwise this creep could have gotten away.

[dant.chandler]

Why is local law enforcement making the arrest, and the assassin might have gotten away? Why did the Secret Service not apprehend him immediately?

[Ryanmoore_]

Great job sheriff of Martin county and your crews thank you guys for your service to your community and our country

[Karen_notkarening]

This is disturbing. The secret service needs to get their act together.

[bluefluke]

Kudos to the sheriff for stating that they acted to prevent a chase. Very, very important statement. Also very important, he gave credit to the civilian who aided in the capture of the suspect.

[dylanslattery]

So the secret service guy saw a muzzle sticking through a fence but not a guy laying down with a rifle on a roof getting yelled at by bystanders???

[deeT]

THANK THE WITNESS! Otherwise you wouldn't have caught him.