Man with shotgun, fuel can tries to enter Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, shot dead
Times of India
by TOI WORLD DESKFebruary 22, 2026
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A man armed with a shotgun and carrying a fuel can was shot and killed after breaching the secure perimeter of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. The incident occurred when the suspect attempted to enter through the north gate as another vehicle was exiting, leading Secret Service agents and a Palm Beach County sheriff’s deputy to confront him. After the encounter turned violent, the man was shot dead. His identity remains undisclosed, but he is believed to be in his early 20s and from North Carolina, with authorities noting he had been reported missing by his family several days prior.
The suspect reportedly traveled south from North Carolina and may have acquired the shotgun during the journey. A gun box was later found in his vehicle. Investigators are working to determine his possible motive and develop a psychological profile. This comes amid heightened security concerns for Trump, who has faced multiple threats in recent months. Earlier this year, he survived an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania campaign rally and another incident near his golf course in West Palm Beach, where a man was sentenced to life in prison.
This breach of Mar-a-Lago’s secure perimeter highlights ongoing tensions surrounding Trump’s safety and the measures taken by authorities to protect him. While Trump was not present during the incident—he was at the White House—such events underscore the fragile balance between security and public access for a former president with significant political influence. The case has raised questions about the motivations of individuals targeting high-profile figures and the effectiveness of security protocols in safeguarding such locations.
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/22/2026