Credited from: INDIATIMES
The U.S. Secret Service shot and killed an armed man in his early 20s early Sunday after he attempted to unlawfully enter the secure perimeter at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. The incident occurred around 1:30 AM when Trump was in Washington, D.C. The man was armed with a shotgun and a fuel can, according to law enforcement officials, including the Secret Service and local police, stating he was "observed by the north gate" before the confrontation.
according to Reuters, Al Jazeera, India Times, Le Monde, Los Angeles Times, Channel News Asia, South China Morning Post, Channel News Asia, and BBC.As agents confronted the man, he was ordered to drop his weapons. After he complied with dropping the fuel can but raised the shotgun "to a shooting position," law enforcement opened fire, resulting in his death at the scene. No officers were injured during the incident, which has sparked discussions on recent spikes in political violence against Trump, who has been targeted in previous assassination attempts.
according to South China Morning Post, Channel News Asia, and BBC.The identity of the deceased has not yet been released, but officials reported he was from North Carolina and had been reported missing by his family. The FBI has taken over the investigation to determine the man's motive and circumstances surrounding the incident, including past threats against Trump. These events raise serious concerns about security and incidents of political violence within the United States.
according to Los Angeles Times and Le Monde.