Secret Service shoot armed man at Trump's Mar-a-Lago - BBC News
An armed man was shot and killed by US Secret Service agents and a sheriff's deputy after entering Mar-a-Lago with a shotgun and fuel canister, while President Trump was not present. The suspect, 21-year-old Austin T. Martin from North Carolina, gained access near the north gate, and investigators are examining whether he purchased the weapon during a trip from his home state. The motive and circumstances remain under investigation.
Suspect named but questions remain about motive after armed man killed at Mar-a-Lagopublished at 18:05 GMT
US Secret Service agents and a deputy from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's office shot and killed an armed man who entered the inner perimeter at Mar-a-Lago, President Trump's residence in Palm Beach, Florida.
Trump was not in Florida at the time of the incident.
The suspect, named by US media as 21-year-old Austin T. Martin, from North Carolina, was reportedly carrying a shotgun and a fuel cannister when he entered Mar-a-Lago about 01:30 local time (06:30 GMT).
He reportedly gained access near the north gate when a guest was leaving the property.
Officials are investigating if he purchased the weapon while driving from his home state, where his family are said to have reported him missing on Saturday.
There are still many unanswered questions about the suspect and his possible motives, writes our White House reporter.
We're pausing our live coverage, but you can read more about the shooting incident at Mar-a-Lago here.
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