News|Donald TrumpMan killed after entering perimeter of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resortThe incident in Florida took place on Sunday when US President Donald Trump was in Washington, DC.
The United States Secret Service reported a security incident at Mar-a-Lago, a resort owned by former President Donald Trump, located in Florida. Law enforcement officials shot and killed an armed man who attempted to breach the resort's secure perimeter.
The United States Secret Service reported a security incident at Mar-a-Lago, a resort owned by former President Donald Trump, located in Florida. Law enforcement officials shot and killed an armed man who attempted to breach the resort's secure perimeter.
The individual, a male in his 20s, appeared armed with a shotgun and a fuel can, according to Secret Service Communications Chief Anthony Guglielmi. The incident occurred at approximately 1:30 am on Sunday (06:30 GMT). The man was pronounced dead at the scene following the confrontation with law enforcement.
The Secret Service confirmed that Trump was not at Mar-a-Lago during the incident, and no individuals under Secret Service protection were present. The armed individual, whose identity remains undisclosed, was approached by Secret Service agents and a deputy from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office at the north gate of Mar-a-Lago.
The FBI, the US Secret Service, and the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office are conducting a joint investigation into the incident, examining the individual's background, actions, and potential motive.
The United States Secret Service reported a security incident at Mar-a-Lago, a resort owned by former President Donald Trump, located in Florida.
Ric Bradshaw, Sheriff of Palm Beach County, indicated that the intruder raised his shotgun when confronted by officers, leading to the use of lethal force by law enforcement personnel. The FBI has requested local residents to review their security footage for any relevant information that might assist the investigation. FBI Director Kash Patel stated that the agency is allocating all necessary resources to the investigation.
Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed coordination with federal partners concerning the incident.
Former President Trump has been the subject of several assassination plots in recent years. Notably, Ryan Routh was sentenced to life in prison for plotting to assassinate Trump in September 2024 at a Florida golf course. This plot followed an earlier incident involving Matthew Crooks, who fired shots during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, one of which grazed Trump's ear.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
