Arizona authorities are in the midst of an intense manhunt for Ronald Lee Syrvud, a 66-year-old suspect accused of allegedly plotting to assassinate former President Donald Trump during his upcoming visit to the U.S.-Mexico border in Cochise County, Arizona.
This alarming development follows a separate assassination attempt just six weeks ago, where a bullet grazed Trump’s ear during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, as reported by Daily Mail.
Urgent manhunt for Arizona man who threatened to shoot Trump during visit to the border TODAY https://t.co/14kXcyDS0m pic.twitter.com/tdovPourcd
— Daily Mail US (@DailyMail) August 22, 2024
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Syrvud, who has a lengthy criminal history, is also wanted on several outstanding warrants.
These include charges for DUI, failure to appear in court in Wisconsin, and more serious crimes like failure to register as a sex offender and felony hit-and-run in Arizona.
Authorities are racing against time to locate Syrvud, especially with Trump’s scheduled visit fast approaching.
Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels has ramped up security for Trump’s visit, stating that the threats made against the former president necessitate such measures. “We have zero tolerance for any kind of threats or intents of violence,” Dannels emphasized, making it clear that Syrvud, once caught, will face serious consequences.
According to Dannels, the threats were picked up from social media, but the specifics remain unclear.
Syrvud is described as a six-foot-tall, 220-pound man who wears glasses. His last known address is in Benson, Arizona.
The urgency of finding Syrvud is heightened by the fact that Trump’s visit is set in an open venue, making security a top priority for local law enforcement.
Trump’s visit to the border comes at a time of heightened scrutiny over the region’s security, particularly the area around Sierra Vista, which has been dubbed a “smuggler’s paradise.” Ohio Senator JD Vance, Trump’s running mate, visited the same area three weeks ago, calling out Vice President Kamala Harris for her failure as the so-called “Border Czar.” Vance’s tour highlighted the severe security risks in the region, pointing to the mountainous terrain that provides cover for smugglers and cartel traffickers.
Trump, never one to mince words, took to Truth Social to criticize the current administration, particularly Vice President Harris, for the ongoing crisis at the border.
He vowed to address what he termed the “plague of migrant crime” during his visit.
Whether the event will proceed as planned, given the potential threats, remains uncertain, as the Trump campaign has yet to comment on the situation.
With the clock ticking, Arizona authorities are leaving no stone unturned in their hunt for Syrvud.
The stakes are high, and the nation’s eyes are on Cochise County as it braces for Trump’s visit under the shadow of a credible assassination threat.
This piece was written by LifeZette News Staff on August 22, 2024. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.
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