Man Killed by Secret Service Agents at Mar-a-Lago

Incident occurred as individual tried to unlawfully enter secure perimeter at Trump's Florida resort

Feb. 22, 2026 at 1:57pm

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The U.S. Secret Service reported that its agents shot and killed a man in his 20s after he attempted to unlawfully enter a secure perimeter at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in West Palm Beach, Florida. Trump was not present at the resort at the time of the incident.

Why it matters

This incident raises questions about security protocols at Mar-a-Lago and the use of lethal force by Secret Service agents when responding to potential threats at the president's private residence.

The details

According to the Secret Service, the unidentified man tried to gain unauthorized access to the secure perimeter around Mar-a-Lago. Agents engaged the individual and ultimately shot and killed him. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

  • The incident occurred on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

The players

U.S. Secret Service

The U.S. federal law enforcement agency responsible for protecting the president, vice president, and other high-ranking officials.

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States, whose Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida was the site of the incident.

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What they’re saying

“The U.S. Secret Service said on Sunday its agents shot and killed a man in his 20s after he tried to unlawfully enter a secure perimeter at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in West Palm Beach, Florida.”

— U.S. Secret Service

What’s next

The Secret Service and local authorities will continue investigating the details surrounding the incident and the identity of the deceased individual.

The takeaway

This event highlights the heightened security measures in place at the former president's private residence and the willingness of the Secret Service to use lethal force to protect it, raising concerns about the appropriate use of deadly force in such situations.