Armed Man Shot and Killed at Mar-a-Lago

An armed man was shot and killed by U.S. Secret Service agents and a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputy after entering the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump’s resort in Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Details of the Incident

The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. Local time, according to authorities NBC New York. The man, identified as Austin Tucker Martin, 21, of North Carolina, was carrying a shotgun and a gas can NBC New York. He had been reported missing by his family a few days prior, and investigators believe he traveled south and acquired the shotgun along the way NBC New York.

According to Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, law enforcement officers ordered Martin to drop the gas can and shotgun. He complied with the request to drop the gas can, but then raised the shotgun into a shooting position NBC News. At that point, a deputy and two Secret Service agents fired their weapons, resulting in his death NBC News.

President Trump’s Location

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were at the White House at the time of the incident AP News. Despite frequently spending weekends at Mar-a-Lago, the President was not present during the breach AP News.

Investigation

The U.S. Secret Service and the FBI are jointly investigating the incident NBC New York. A press briefing with additional details was scheduled for 9:00 a.m. With representatives from the FBI and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office NBC New York.

President Trump has faced previous threats during his time in office, including two assassination attempts during the 2024 campaign NBC New York.