An armed man was killed early Sunday morning after breaking into the security perimeter of Mar-a-Lagoresidence of the president Donald Trump in Florida. The incident, which occurred around 01:30 local time, once again raised alerts regarding the president’s safety, although at the time of going to press it had not been confirmed whether the individual intended to attack him.
According to him United States Secret Serviceagents detected a subject at the north door of the complex with what appeared to be a shotgun and a can of fuel.
After ordering him to drop the objects, the man put down the container, but raised the gun in the firing position. At that time, federal elements and a county officer Palm Beach They opened fire.
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El sheriff Ric Bradshaw reported that the suspect died at the scene and that no officers were injured. The identity was not immediately officially released; However, local media identified him as Austin Tucker Martin, 21 years old, originally from North Carolina. He FBI He asked area residents to review security cameras that could provide evidence. The officers involved have been placed on administrative leave while the investigation continues.
Trump was not at Mar-a-Lago
The New York tycoon was not in Florida at the time of the shooting. The night before he participated in an official event in Washington and, as confirmed by the White Housenor will he attend the final day or the closing of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. According to the Oficina Oval, The president had meetings scheduled on Sunday morning and at noon, which prevented him from attending Veronasite of the closing ceremony.
The officers involved were placed on administrative leave, in accordance with standard protocol in cases of use of lethal force.
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The episode occurs in a context of growing concern about political violence in the United States. During the presidential campaign of 2024the Republican survived two assassination attempts: one at a rally in Pennsylvaniawhere he was shot grazing his ear and killed an attendee, and another on a golf course in Florida.
Although the authorities have not determined the motive of the intruder or whether there was a direct threat against the president, the incident once again places the security devices surrounding one of the most polarizing political figures in the country under scrutiny. American Union.
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