The suspected would-be assassin of former President Donald Trump has been identified by officials as Ryan Wesley Routh, 58.
Few details have been verified about Routh, including a motive.
Suspect of 2nd Trump Assassination Attempt Identified as Ryan Wesley Routh
Routh is currently in the custody of the Martin County Police Department, where he is facing both federal and state charges.
Ryan Wesley Routh speaks during an interview at a rally in central Kyiv, Ukraine, on April 27, 2022, in a still from video. AFPTV/AFP via Getty Images
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