Armed Man Killed After Breaching Trump Residence Perimeter
February 23, 2026 • Al Jazeera
US Secret Service Agents and Local Police Respond to Incident at Mar-a-Lago Resort
A man was fatally shot by US Secret Service agents and local police after he breached the secure perimeter of President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida.
According to reports, the individual drove into the restricted area of the resort. Law enforcement officials responded to the scene, and a confrontation ensued. The man was subsequently shot and killed by the responding officers.
Details about the incident are still emerging, but it is confirmed that the man had entered the secure perimeter of the Mar-a-Lago resort. The US Secret Service and local police were involved in the response to the incident.
The incident occurred at the Mar-a-Lago resort, which is a private club and residence owned by President Trump. The resort has a secure perimeter, which includes fencing and other security measures.
No further information is available at this time regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident or the identity of the individual involved. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Source: Al Jazeera