Feb 22 • 13:53 UTC 🇳🇴 Norway Aftenposten

Secret Service reportedly killed man who attempted to enter Mar-a-Lago

The Secret Service shot and killed a man who attempted to enter Mar-a-Lago with a shotgun and a gas canister.

In a recent incident, a man in his twenties was shot and killed by agents of the Secret Service after attempting to breach security at Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump's residence in Florida. The incident occurred around 7:30 AM Norwegian time on a Sunday, when the man arrived at the estate armed with a shotgun and gas canister. Upon confrontation by the Secret Service agents, shots were fired, leading to the man's death. No injuries were reported among the law enforcement personnel involved.

In the aftermath of the shooting, the officers involved have been placed on routine administrative leave pending an investigation into the incident. The communication chief of the Secret Service, Anthony Guglielmi, confirmed the details of the event, underscoring the serious nature of such security breaches at a former president's residence. The situation has raised eyebrows, especially considering the precautions in place around such high-profile locations.

Notably, Donald Trump was not present at Mar-a-Lago during the incident. The identity of the deceased man has not yet been released as authorities await notification of next of kin. This event highlights ongoing concerns about security at residences of public figures and the measures necessary to prevent potential threats against them.

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