Liputan6.com, Jakarta - A tense incident happened at Mar-a-Lago, the private residence of former President Donald Trump in Palm Beach, Florida, early Sunday morning, February 22, 2026.
An armed man was shot and killed by law enforcement after attempting to breach the property's security perimeter, sparked a massive investigation by the FBI and related agencies.
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Around 1:30 a.m. local time, the man, later identified as 21-year-old Austin Tucker Martin, managed to gain approximately 20 to 30 yards into the Mar-a-Lago property through the north gate.
He took advantage of a moment when another vehicle was leaving the property by carrying a rifle and a fuel can.
A confrontation ensued when Martin was confronted by two US Secret Service agents and a Palm Beach County Sheriff's deputy.
After being ordered to drop his belongings, Martin put down the can but then raised his rifle to a firing position, which caused law enforcement to open fire, killing the perpetrator at the scene.
How the Security Breach at Mar-a-Lago Happened
The security breach incident at Mar-a-Lago began early Sunday morning when 21-year-old Austin Tucker Martin attempted to enter former President Donald Trump's private property.
He was spotted near the north gate and managed to sneak in about 20 to 30 yards.
Martin, a North Carolina native, was found to be carrying a rifle and a fuel can when he entered the Mar-a-Lago property.
A confrontation ensued between Martin and two US Secret Service agents and a Palm Beach County Sheriff's deputy.
Although Martin managed to put down the fuel can, he then raised his rifle to a firing position, prompting a fatal response from security forces.
Law enforcement officers on the scene immediately opened fire to neutralize the threat.
Martin was pronounced dead at the scene, and no law enforcement personnel were injured in the incident at Mar-a-Lago.
Identity of the Perpetrator
Investigators have identified the perpetrator of the Mar-a-Lago incident as Austin Tucker Martin, a 21-year-old man from North Carolina
His family had reported him missing several days before the tragic incident.
Preliminary information indicates that Martin is believed to have purchased the rifle he used while traveling south.
Martin's family described him as a quiet individual with an aversion to guns, further complicating his motivations.
The FBI, along with the U.S. Secret Service and the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, are working diligently to develop a psychological profile of Martin.
The Further Investigation of the Mar-a-Lago Incident
The FBI is currently leading a comprehensive investigation into the shooting incident at Mar-a-Lago, in collaboration with the U.S. Secret Service and the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.
At the time of the incident, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were not at Mar-a-Lago.
Both were known to be at the White House in Washington, D.C., so there was no immediate threat to their safety at the scene.
The incident at Mar-a-Lago comes amid a rising tide of political violence sweeping the United States.
President Trump himself has faced several threats to his life, including two assassination attempts during the 2024 campaign.