PALM BEACH, Florida — A man attempting to enter President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida was shot and killed by Secret Service agents on February 22, 2026, according to multiple reports. The incident raises security concerns at the former president’s frequently visited residence.
Authorities say the man, described as being around 20 years old, was attempting to illegally enter the secured perimeter of the estate when he was confronted by agents. According to reports from Dnes.dir.bg and bgdnes.bg, the man appeared to be carrying a hunting rifle and a container of gasoline.
The Secret Service stated that the man was shot by agents and a local police officer. Details regarding the circumstances leading to the shooting remain limited as an investigation is underway. Bgonair.bg reported that the suspect had already breached the guarded zone.
President Trump was not at Mar-a-Lago at the time of the incident, as he was in Washington D.C. First Lady Melania Trump was also in Washington, according to bgdnes.bg.
This is not the first security threat directed at the former president. The Secret Service previously responded to an attempted assassination during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024, and another incident on September 15, 2024, as noted by bgdnes.bg. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the man killed in the February 22nd shooting.
The incident is likely to prompt a review of security protocols at Mar-a-Lago, a frequent destination for the former president. The development underscores the ongoing security challenges faced by high-profile figures and the resources dedicated to protecting them.
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