Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's residence, Secret Service says
The suspect was carrying a shotgun and fuel can when he was killed, officers said. Trump was in Washington DC at the time.
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Notable Quotes
"They are normalising this violence. It's got to stop."
— Scott Bessent , Executive
"He was ordered to drop those two pieces of equipment that he had with him, at which time he put down the gas can [and] raised the shotgun to a shooting position."
— Ric Bradshaw , Other
"I have got a lot of people gunning for me, don't I?"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"So maybe I want to be a little bit less consequential."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"You know, you read about all these crazy shooters, but they only go after consequential presidents, not inconsequential presidents."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I wouldn't believe he would do something like this. It's mind-blowing."
— Braeden Fields , Other
"He was probably one of the kinder souls that I've actually ever met."
— Dustin Rollins , Other
"He 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."
— Rick Bradshaw , Executive
"The Secret Service acted quickly and decisively to neutralize a crazy person, armed with a gun and a gas canister, who intruded President Trump’s home."
— Karoline Leavitt , Politician
"He was ordered to drop those two pieces of equipment that he had with him. At which time he put down the gas can, raised the shotgun to a shooting position."
— Ric Bradshaw , Other
Key People
Spokesman for the Secret Service.
Austin T Martin is identified as the suspect involved in the Mar-a-Lago incident.
The armed intruder shot and killed by law enforcement at Mar-a-Lago.
Cousin of Austin T Martin who expressed shock at the events.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Friend of Austin T Martin who described him as kind.
Karoline Leavitt is the White House press secretary.
The former Chief of Staff for the Acting U.S. Secretary of Defense.
First Lady of the United States known for her social initiatives.
Sheriff of Palm Beach County.
Sheriff of Palm Beach County.
Scott Bessent is the Treasury Secretary.
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The suspect was carrying a shotgun and fuel can when he was killed, officers said. Trump was in Washington DC at the time.
An armed man drove into the secure perimeter of Mar ... Although Trump often spends weekends at his ... . The man had a gas can and ... . He's believed to have purchased his shotgun ... . Investigators have not identified a motive ... .
A 21-year-old man from North Carolina was shot dead after entering the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, carrying a shotgun and fuel can. He was confronted by Secret Service agents and a sheriff's deputy. Trump was in Washington, D.C., during the incident.
An armed man was fatally shot after entering the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, carrying a shotgun and fuel can. He was confronted by Secret Service agents and a sheriff's deputy. Trump was in Washington, D.C., at the time.
An armed man was fatally shot after entering the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, carrying a shotgun and fuel can. He was confronted by Secret Service agents and a sheriff's deputy. Trump was in Washington, D.C., at the time.
A 21-year-old man from North Carolina, identified as Austin Tucker Martin, was shot and killed by security personnel at former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort after entering a secure gate with a shotgun. His cousin expressed shock, noting Martin had never shown interest in politics or firearms and came from a family of Trump supporters.
A 21-year-old man from North Carolina was shot and killed after entering the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, carrying a shotgun and a fuel can. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, with President Trump not present at the time.
An armed man was shot and killed after entering the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Trump's resort in Palm Beach, Florida. The incident occurred early Sunday morning, with President Trump not present at the time.
An armed man was fatally shot after entering the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump's resort in Palm Beach, Florida. The suspect, carrying a shotgun and fuel can, was confronted by Secret Service agents and a sheriff's deputy. Trump was in Washington, D.C., at the time.
Trump was in Washington, DC, and not Mar-a-Lago, when the incident took place. No other individuals under Secret Service protection were present, Guglielmi said. Authorities identified the slain man as 21-year-old Austin ... from North Carolina. His family had recently reported him missing.
The US Secret Service announced on Sunday morning that an armed man was shot and killed after entering the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump’s Florida residence and private club in Palm Beach. Although the US president often spends weekends at the ocean resort, he was at the White ... in Washington during this incident, as was first lady Melania Trump. The identity of the man who was shot has not been ... . According to the Secret Service, he was “observed by the north gate of the Mar-a-Lago property carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can”. The suspect was in his early 20s and from North Carolina, according to investigators. He 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 drove through the north gate of Mar-a-Lago as another vehicle was exiting, and he was confronted by Secret Service agents and was fatally shot. Investigators are now working to compile a psychological profile and uncover a motive. He was shot by Secret Service agents and a Palm ... county sheriff’s deputy, the federal agency said, and the incident occurred around 1.30am ET on Sunday.
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