Armed man shot and killed at Mar-a-Lago was never interested in politics or guns, cousin says

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By  ALLEN G. BREEDFebruary 23, 2026 at 05:23 PM
Armed man shot and killed at Mar-a-Lago was never interested in politics or guns, cousin says

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On Sunday, February 22, 2026, an armed 21-year-old man was shot and killed by authorities after driving onto the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump's resort in Palm Beach, Florida. The U.S. Secret Service confirmed the incident. Trump was at the White House at the time. A weapon and gas can were found at the scene. According to the man's cousin, he had never shown any interest in politics or guns. The investigation is ongoing.

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