Records show Trump assassination attempt suspect has ties to NC

WCNC Charlotte has learned that the man law enforcement sources have tied to an apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump has ties to Greensboro.Law enforcement sources told the Associated Press that investigators arrested Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, on Sunday. Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said a Secret Service agent spotted someone with a rifle at Trump International Golf Course in West Palm Beach before opening fire.Sheriff Bradshaw said the suspect fled the scene in an SUV as agents approached his position. Investigators found an AK-47 rifle, two backpacks and a GoPro Camera at the golf course. Routh was arrested without further incident after authorities tracked down his vehicle.Voter registration records show Routh is registered to vote in North Carolina and listed a Greensboro address. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/trump-assassination-attempt-suspect-greensboro-north-carolina/83-61c0e925-7747-4e6b-9d8e-106eaee089c6WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.