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Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's residence, Secret Service says

Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's residence, Secret Service says

Summary

An armed man carrying a shotgun and a fuel can was shot dead by Secret Service agents and a Sheriff's deputy after entering the secure perimeter of President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. The incident happened while President Trump was in Washington, D.C., and the man's identity has not yet been released.

Key Facts

  • An armed man entered the secure area of President Trump's Mar-a-Lago home.
  • The man had a shotgun and a fuel can.
  • Secret Service agents and a Sheriff's deputy shot him after he refused orders.
  • The incident happened early Sunday morning, with President Trump in Washington, D.C.
  • The suspect was in his early 20s, but his identity is not yet released.
  • Security at Mar-a-Lago involves local sheriffs and the Secret Service.
  • No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
  • The FBI is helping investigate the incident.

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