Ryan Routh

Attempted assassin of Donald Trump (born 1966) Ryan RouthRouth's mug shot after his arrest in 2024BornRyan Wesley Routh (1966-02-18) February 18, 1966 (age 60)Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.EducationUNC Greensboro (dropped out)North Carolina A&T State University (dropped out)Known forAttempted assassination of Donald Trump in FloridaPolitical partyIndependent (since 2002)Democratic (1988–2002)Spouse Lora Frances Wilson ​ ​(m. 1989; div. 2003)​PartnerKathleen Elizabeth Shaffer (2017–2024)Children3MotivePrevent Trump from winning the 2024 presidential election (failed)Convictions5 countsCriminal charge3 countsPenaltyFederal:Life in prison without the possibility of parole plus 7 years to run consecutivelyDetailsDateSeptember 15, 2024LocationTrump International Golf Club, West Palm BeachWeaponSKS semiautomatic 7.62x39 caliber rifleImprisoned atUnited States Penitentiary, Victorville Signature Ryan Wesley Routh (born February 18, 1966) is an American former roofer and activist who attempted to assassinate then-former U.S. President Donald Trump on September 15, 2024. Routh was attempting to assassinate Trump to prevent him from winning the 2024 presidential election. The inc