A 49-year-old man from Las Vegas was arrested at a security checkpoint outside Donald Trump’s rally in Southern California on Saturday night, according to authorities. The man was found with a shotgun, a loaded handgun, and additional ammunition inside his black SUV, which was stopped by deputies in Coachella, east of Los Angeles, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement on Sunday.
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The suspect was arrested on charges of possessing a loaded firearm and a high-capacity magazine. The Sheriff’s Department confirmed that the incident did not compromise former President Trump’s or rally attendees’ safety.
Breaking🚨 US Police say they have prevented an alleged third assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump in California.
— 1776 (@TheWakeninq) October 13, 2024
A man armed with guns and fake passes was stopped by police at his rally in Coachella Valley. pic.twitter.com/OXGEB3h4ng
At Donald Trump’s weekend rally in Southern California, media members and VIP ticket holders were guided through several checkpoints by state and local law enforcement. Vehicles were searched, including hoods and trunks, with K-9 officers inspecting each one. General ticket holders were directed to a separate location, about 3 miles from the rally site, where they boarded buses to reach the event.
The Trump campaign has yet to comment on the arrest. Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is expected to hold a press conference later in the afternoon to provide more details about the situation.
BREAKING: Possible third assa***nation attempt on Donald Trump?
— Nija Eye (@NijaEye) October 13, 2024
A man was arrested near Trump’s California rally with an illegally possessed shotgun, loaded handgun, and a high-capacity magazine. He tried to enter the venue using a fake VIP pass.
California police arrested… pic.twitter.com/A2A3wjNVKh
