Ryan Wesley Routh
Ryan Wesley Routh | |
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Routh's mug shot after his arrest | |
| Born | February 18, 1966 Guilford County, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Education | North Carolina A&T State University |
| Known for | Accused of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Florida |
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| Criminal status | Pre-trial detention |
| Spouse |
Lora Frances Wilson
(m. 1989; div. 2003) |
| Children | Oran Alexander Routh Adam Routh Sara Ellen Routh |
| Parent(s) | Daniel Wesley Routh Marjorie Patton Fearing |
| Relatives | Eric Daniel Routh (brother) |
| Motive | Under investigation |
| Criminal charge | Federal:
Florida:
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| Details | |
| Date | September 15, 2024 |
| Location | Trump International Golf Club, West Palm Beach |
| Weapon | SKS semiautomatic 7.62x39 caliber rifle |
| Imprisoned at | Federal Detention Center, Miami |
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Ryan Wesley Routh (born February 18, 1966) is an American man who allegedly attempted to assassinate then-former U.S. president Donald Trump during his 2024 presidential campaign. Routh's motives are currently under investigation.
On September 15, 2024, a Secret Service agent shot at least four rounds at Routh, who was hiding with an SKS-style rifle in shrubbery at Trump International Golf Club, West Palm Beach. He was allegedly pointing his weapon through the fence line of the golf course, 300–500 yards (250–450 meters) away from Trump, who was moving between holes five and six alongside Republican megadonor and real estate investor Steve Witkoff. Routh fled the scene, but was later arrested as the prime suspect. An update given by the FBI on September 16 mentioned that Routh had not fired his weapon.
Routh has pleaded not guilty to five federal charges, including attempting to assassinate a presidential candidate. His trial is scheduled to begin on September 8, 2025. Routh could be sentenced to life in prison or the death penalty if convicted.