Donald Trump 'assassination attempt' stopped after man found with loaded gun during California rally

A man was found with loaded guns in his car during a Donald Trump rally in California on Saturday (October 12), preventing another 'possible assassination attempt' on the former US president, officials said.

Trump, 78, was campaigning in Coachella when a man reportedly in possession of multiple firearms was arrested nearby. The man, a 49-year-old from Las Vegas who was driving a black SUV, was identified at a checkpoint near an intersection in the city, officials said.

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco told Southern California News Group: that officers 'probably stopped another assassination attempt' on the former US president.

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Sheriff's officials identified the man as Vem Miller, and alleged he was in possession of a shotgun, a loaded handgun and a high-capacity magazine. He was taken into custody and booked at the John J Benoit Detention Centre on suspicion of possessing a loaded firearm and possessing a high-capacity magazine.

The police department added that the incident did not impact the safety of Mr Trump nor any of the people who attended his rally held over the weekend.

A statement issued by Riverside County Sherrif's Office said: "Miller was found to be illegally in possession of a shotgun, a loaded handgun, and a high-capacity magazine.

"Miller was taken into custody without incident and later booked at the John J. Benoit Detention Center for possession of a loaded firearm and possession of a high-capacity magazine. This incident did not impact the safety of former President Trump or attendees of the event."