Credited from: CHANNELNEWSASIA
The U.S. Secret Service reported that agents shot and killed an armed man who attempted to breach the secure perimeter at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in West Palm Beach, Florida. The incident occurred around 1:30 AM on February 22, while Trump was in Washington, according to Reuters and Al Jazeera.
The suspect, reportedly in his early 20s, was observed carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can. After entering the property's secure area, he was confronted by two Secret Service agents and a sheriff's deputy who ordered him to drop the items. The man complied with dropping the gas can but then raised the shotgun, which prompted the agents to open fire, as reported by India Times, Le Monde, and Los Angeles Times.
No law enforcement personnel were injured during the incident, and authorities have stated that the FBI is leading the ongoing investigation to determine the motive. The suspect's identity has not yet been released, while officials noted he had recently been reported missing by his family, according to Channel News Asia and South China Morning Post.
The incident has heightened concerns over political violence, especially given that Trump has faced multiple threats in recent years, including assassination attempts. Previous incidents involved armed intruders at locations associated with Trump, as discussed by BBC and NPR.