U.S. Secret Service agents shot and killed a man who attempted to illegally enter the security area of Mar-a-Lago.

According to Mars Finance, on February 22, the Associated Press reported that the U.S. Secret Service stated they shot and killed a man who attempted to illegally enter the Mar-a-Lago security area. The man was reportedly carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and fuel canisters. The incident occurred in the early hours of February 22, local time in the United States. Multiple media outlets have confirmed that the victim was a man in his early 20s. President Trump was not present at the time. Authorities planned to hold a press conference at 9:30 AM following the incident, and the investigation indicated that security measures were implemented promptly.