An early morning security breach at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort ended with law enforcement fatally shooting an armed intruder. Authorities say the suspect entered the secured perimeter carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can and raised the weapon when confronted. No officers or civilians were injured, and President Trump was in Washington, D.C. at the time. The FBI is leading the investigation as officials work to determine motive and review security footage.
An armed man breached the security perimeter at President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago early Sunday and was fatally shot after raising a shotgun at agents. Trump was not present. No officers were injured. The FBI is investigating, and officials say there’s no ongoing threat. #MarALago pic.twitter.com/EEF8v3KXYk
— Matthew Brady (@mattbrady775) February 22, 2026
- An armed man was fatally shot around 1:30 a.m. ET Sunday after breaching the secure perimeter of President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida.
- The suspect, identified in some reports as 21-year-old Austin Tucker Martin of North Carolina, allegedly carried what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel/gas can.
- He reportedly entered the perimeter as another vehicle exited near the north gate.
- When confronted by U.S. Secret Service agents and a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputy, he dropped the gas can but raised the shotgun into a firing position.
- Law enforcement opened fire, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
- No Secret Service personnel, deputies, or civilians were injured.
- President Donald Trump (47th U.S. president) and the First Lady were at the White House in Washington, D.C., at the time of the incident.
- The FBI is leading the investigation, with assistance from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Secret Service.
- Officials are reviewing security footage and gathering information about the suspect’s background. Motive remains under investigation.
- Authorities have indicated there is no ongoing threat and described the response as swift and decisive.
