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BREAKING: Armed Intruder Shot Dead After Breaching President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Security Perimeter

February 22, 2026

Sheriff's department official holds a photo during a press conference in West Palm Beach, Florida, discussing a suspect who died at Mar-a-Lago.

An armed man in his early 20s was shot and killed early Sunday morning after allegedly driving into the secure perimeter of President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, according to the U.S. Secret Service.

According to an official statement from the Secret Service, the unidentified male was observed at approximately 1:30 a.m. near the north gate of the Mar-a-Lago property carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can after unlawfully entering the protected grounds.

Authorities say the individual, who was from North Carolina, had been reported missing by family members several days prior. Investigators believe he traveled south and obtained the shotgun during the trip.

Authorities say the individual was ordered to immediately drop both the weapon and the container, per Fox8 Live.

He reportedly complied with commands to put down the gas can.

But moments later, the situation escalated dramatically.

A box for the weapon was later discovered inside the suspect’s vehicle following the incident.

Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw confirmed during a press briefing that the suspect raised the shotgun into a firing position, prompting law enforcement personnel to discharge their weapons and neutralize the threat.  

According to the statement posted on social media:

On February 22, around 1:30 a.m., a male in his early 20s was shot by U.S.

Secret Service agents and a deputy from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PSO) following an unauthorized entry into the secure perimeter at Mar-a-Lago.

The individual, whose identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was pronounced deceased. The individual was observed by the north gate of the Mar-a-Lago property carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can.

U.S. Secret Service agents and a PBSO deputy confronted the individual and shots were fired by law enforcement during the encounter. No U.S. Secret Service or PBSO personnel were injured. There were no Secret Service protectees present at the location at the time of the incident.

The incident, including the individual’s background, actions, potential motive, and the use of force, is under investigation by the FBI, the U.S. Secret Service, and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. In accordance with agency policy, the involved Secret Service agents will be placed on routine administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.

The Sheriff’s Department released a photo of the shotgun and gas can recovered from the man who was shot and killed.

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