An armed man was shot and killed perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump鈥檚 resort in Palm Beach, Florida.
Although Trump often spends weekends at his resort, he was at the White House during this incident. The incident took place at 1:30 a.m. Sunday.
First lady Melania Trump was also with the president at the White House on Saturday night. The name of the person who was shot has not been released.
Palm Beach County Sheriff Rick Bradshaw said there was no immediate indication that the suspect was known to law enforcement. He was identified as Austin Tucker Martin, 21, of North Carolina.
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Bondi says she spoke to Trump
Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a post on X that she had been speaking with the president.
She added that she is 鈥渃oordinating with our federal partners throughout the morning regarding the intrusion and shooting at Mar-A-Lago. Grateful that and our law enforcement agents are safe.鈥�
FBI to devote 鈥榓ll necessary resources鈥� to investigate
FBI Director Kash Patel said in post on X that the bureau would be 鈥渄edicating all necessary resources鈥� to the investigation.
White House press secretary calls Democrats 鈥榮hameful鈥�
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a post on X:
鈥淚n the middle of the night while most Americans were asleep, the United States Secret Service acted quickly and decisively to neutralize a crazy person, armed with a gun and a gas canister, who intruded President Trump鈥檚 home. Federal law enforcement are working 24/7 to keep our country safe and protect all Americans. It鈥檚 shameful and reckless that Democrats have chosen to shut down their Department.鈥�
Treasury secretary condemns Democratic rhetoric following Mar-a-Lago incident
Though details of the armed man鈥檚 motive for entering the Mar-a-Lago perimeter are not yet known, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in a Fox News interview on Sunday morning reacted by criticizing Democratic rhetoric.
鈥淭his existential threat that鈥檚 venom from the left really has to stop,鈥� said Bessent, who added he had just spoken with Trump.
Suspect identified as Austin Tucker Martin, 21
The man killed was identified by investigators as 21-year-old Austin Tucker Martin, according to a person familiar with the matter. He was from North Carolina.
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss details of the investigation.
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Suspect was in his early 20s and from North Carolina
The man had a gas can and a shotgun, according to Anthony Guglielmi, a Secret Service spokesman.
Asked whether the suspect was known to law enforcement, Palm Beach County Sheriff Rick Bradshaw said 鈥渘ot right now.鈥�
Five days ago, U.S. a Georgia gunman armed with a shotgun as he sprinted towards the west side of the U.S. Capitol.
Sheriff: Secret Service, sheriff’s deputy confronted shooter
Palm Beach County Sheriff Rick Bradshaw, speaking at a brief press conference, said the man was confronted by two Secret Service agents and a sheriff鈥檚 deputy.
鈥淗e was ordered to drop those two pieces of equipment that he had with them. At which time he put down the gas can, raised the shotgun to a shooting position,鈥� Bradshaw said. The two agents and the deputy 鈥渇ired their weapons to neutralize the threat.鈥�
FBI asks neighbors for help
The FBI asked area residents who live near Mar-a-Lago to check any security cameras they may have for footage that could help investigators.
Suspect reported missing by his family
The suspect, who was in his early 20s and from North Carolina, was reported missing a few days ago by his family.
Investigators believe he left North Carolina and headed south, picking up a shotgun along the way, Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said.
The box for the gun was recovered in his vehicle, Guglielmi said. The man entered the north gate of the property as a vehicle was exiting and was confronted by Secret Service agents, Guglielmi said. The suspect was on foot and was spotted by the Secret Service entering the gate as it opened for employees to leave, a Secret Service spokesperson said.
The agents confronted the armed man and he was fatally shot. Investigators are working to compile a psychological profile and a motive is still under investigation.
Trump has faced threats before
Trump has faced threats to his life before. He was wounded during an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pa., on July 13, 2024.
Then on Sept. 15, 2024, a man with a rifle was captured after waiting near Trump鈥檚 golf course in West Palm Beach while the president played a round. He was sentenced to life in prison earlier this month.
The incident comes as the U.S. has been rocked multiple times in recent years by political violence.
Just last year, that included the assassination of conservative activist the assassination of the Democratic leader in the Minnesota state House and her husband and the shooting of another lawmaker and his wife, and an arson attack at the official residence of Pennsylvania
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This story was first published on Feb. 22, 2026. It was published again on Feb. 23, 2026, to correct authorities say the suspect walked, not drove, into the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago.
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