49-Year-Old Las Vegas Man Allegedly Threatening to "Kill the President" Arrested Near Trump Rally

Oct 13, 2024, 07:06 PM

An armed man was arrested near former President Donald Trump's rally in the Coachella Valley, California, on Saturday. The suspect, identified as 49-year-old Las Vegas resident Vem Miller, was taken into custody by deputies assigned to the event for allegedly possessing multiple illegal firearms, including a loaded handgun, a shotgun, and a high-capacity magazine. Authorities reported that the man allegedly said he wanted to "kill the president." The Riverside County Sheriff's Department thwarted a potential assassination attempt, according to officials.