Arizona authorities are actively searching for 66-year-old Ronald Lee Syrvud, who faces multiple outstanding warrants and has been identified as the suspect behind threats against former President Donald Trump.
A manhunt is underway in Arizona after the Cochise County Sheriff's Office identified 66-year-old Ronald Lee Syrvud as the suspect in a threat to kill former President Donald Trump. The threat comes ahead of Trump's rally in the Copper State later Thursday.
Syrvud has outstanding warrants in Wisconsin for DUI and failure to appear related to DUI charges. Additionally, he faces charges in Graham County, Arizona, for hit-and-run and felony failure to register as a sex offender. The sheriff's office has also placed an absconder hold on Syrvud for failing to register as a sex offender.
Manhunt Launched in Arizona for Suspect Threatening Trump's Life
According to the sheriff's office, Syrvud is being sought "as an investigative lead for threats to kill a presidential candidate." Fox News Digital has confirmed that the presidential candidate in question is Trump.
The threat against Trump's life follows the recent assassination attempt on the Republican presidential nominee during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, last month. The former president held his first outdoor rally since the attempt on Wednesday, speaking behind a wall of bulletproof glass at a podium in Asheboro, North Carolina.
Manhunt Launched in Arizona for Suspect Threatening Trump's Life
Trump's visit to Cochise County, Arizona, on Thursday is part of his ongoing campaign for the November election. He has been campaigning across battleground states this week.
The U.S. Secret Service has acknowledged the ongoing manhunt in Arizona but has referred all inquiries to the Cochise County Sheriff's Office. Fox News Digital has also reached out to the Trump campaign for a response.
Manhunt Launched in Arizona for Suspect Threatening Trump's Life
Additional details, including whether there are any connections to the Butler incident, are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses. This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available.
In the meantime, law enforcement officials urge anyone with information about Syrvud's whereabouts to contact the Cochise County Sheriff's Office immediately.
