Armed Man Shot Dead After Breaching Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Security
An armed man has been shot dead at Mar-a-Lago. He breached the secure perimeter of Donald Trump’s Florida residence. The Secret Service confirmed the incident early Sunday morning.The man carried a shotgun and a fuel can. Secret Service agents and a sheriff’s deputy stopped him. They then shot and killed the suspect.
President Not Present
The incident happened around 1:30 AM Eastern Time. President Trump was not at the Florida estate. He was in Washington DC at the time. Therefore, he was never in any danger.
Suspect Identified
Authorities have named the suspect publicly. He was 21-year-old Austin T Martin. He came from Cameron, North Carolina. The BBC’s US partner CBS first reported his identity.
This Mar-a-Lago security breach shooting raises questions about protection protocols. However, agents responded quickly to the threat. The investigation into the incident continues.
