Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's residence, Secret Service says

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete February 22, 2026 at 06:32 PM

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An armed man was fatally shot by Secret Service agents and a sheriff's deputy early Sunday morning after entering the secure perimeter of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. The man, identified as Austin T Martin, was carrying a shotgun and a fuel can. Authorities stated that agents engaged after he refused orders to drop the items and raised the shotgun. The incident occurred around 1:30 AM ET while Trump was in Washington D.C. Martin had been reported missing by his family on Saturday. The FBI is assisting in the investigation, which will determine if the shotgun was loaded.

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