Man who allegedly tried to shoot Trump charged on two counts including gun possession by a felon

The man arrested Sunday in connection with an apparent attempt to shoot former President Donald Trump this past weekend was formally charged Monday in a Florida court on two federal firearms charges.

Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, was charged with possession of a firearm as a felon and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number. 

The charges were brought in a federal court in West Palm Beach, Florida. 

More charges are expected as the law enforcement investigation into the matter continues.