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Mar-a-Lago Suspect Austin Tucker Martin Was Angry Over Epstein Files—Report

Mar-a-Lago Suspect Austin Tucker Martin Was Angry Over Epstein Files—Report

Summary

A man named Austin Tucker Martin was shot and killed by Secret Service agents near President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Martin, who was reportedly upset about files related to Jeffrey Epstein, was armed and confronted by agents. This incident is under investigation.

Key Facts

  • Austin Tucker Martin was the man killed near Mar-a-Lago.
  • He was reportedly angry about files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Martin had sent a message expressing his frustration over these files.
  • He carried a shotgun and a gas canister when approached by security.
  • Secret Service agents and a deputy ordered him to drop his weapons.
  • Martin put down the gas canister but pointed the shotgun at agents.
  • The agents and deputy fired their weapons, resulting in Martin's death.
  • The story is developing with more details expected to follow.

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