Man killed after entering perimeter of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesFebruary 22, 2026 at 03:13 PM

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On Sunday, February 22, 2026, a man in his 20s was shot and killed by Secret Service agents after attempting to breach a secure perimeter at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. The man, who appeared to be armed with a shotgun and fuel can, was confronted near the north gate around 1:30 AM. Trump was in Washington, D.C. at the time, and no other protectees were present. The deceased individual, reportedly from North Carolina and recently reported missing, is believed to have acquired the shotgun en route to Florida. The FBI, Secret Service, and Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office are investigating the incident, including the man's background, actions, and potential motive.

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