A manhunt is underway in Arizona for a suspect accused of making threats to kill former President Donald Trump. The Cochise County Sheriff's Office has identified the suspect as 66-year-old Ronald Lee Syrvud. Authorities are actively searching for Syvrud, who they say is considered an "investigative lead" in the case of threats against a presidential candidate. The threat against Trump's life comes just days after he made a visit to the Arizona border.
The sheriff's office has issued a warrant for Syvrud's arrest, stating that he has outstanding warrants for DUI, failure to appear for DUI, hit-and-run, and felony failure to register as a sex offender. The office also says Syvrud has a warrant for failing to register as a sex offender. Syrvud's last known address is in Benson, Arizona.
The search for Syrvud comes as Trump makes a campaign stop in Cochise County on Thursday. He will be visiting the U.S.-Mexico border, speaking on the issue of immigration. Trump's visit to the border is seen as a sign of his campaign's focus on immigration, which has been a key issue in the 2024 election. This incident is a reminder of the serious security concerns surrounding the upcoming election.
The sheriff's office has asked anyone with information about Syrvud's whereabouts to contact their local law enforcement agency or 911. The investigation is ongoing.
