PALM BEACH, Florida — Secret Service agents killed an armed intruder Sunday after he crossed into the secured area of President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort. The man, whose identity officials have not released, carried a shotgun and a fuel container, according to the agency.

Agents spotted the suspect near the north gate of the 17-acre estate. He had breached the perimeter shortly before 9 p.m., Secret Service officials said in a statement. Trump was not at the property; he remained at the White House for the weekend.

A Secret Service officer and a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s deputy fired on the man. He died at the scene from gunshot wounds. No agents or deputies were injured.

The breach prompted a swift response. Local police locked down nearby roads as federal investigators swarmed the area. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots echo across the resort grounds.

Mar-a-Lago serves as Trump’s winter home and private club. The property draws heavy security during his visits, with agents patrolling the beachfront estate and surrounding streets. Sunday’s incident marks a rare security breach at the site.

Federal authorities recovered the shotgun and fuel container near the body. Officials offered few other details on the man’s intentions or background. The FBI joined the investigation Monday morning.

Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw praised his deputy’s actions. “The deputy acted appropriately in support of the Secret Service,” Bradshaw said in a news release. The deputy’s name was not immediately released.

Trump’s visits to Mar-a-Lago often reshape the quiet Palm Beach enclave. Traffic slows on South Ocean Boulevard. Golf carts ferry guests past manicured palms and the Atlantic Ocean. Security tightens with concrete barriers and magnetometers at key entrances.

This event recalls past incidents at high-profile sites. In 2024, a gunman wounded Trump at a Pennsylvania rally. Mar-a-Lago itself saw an assassination attempt in 2022, when a suspect was arrested nearby with weapons.

Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi confirmed the basics late Sunday. “There was no threat to any protectees,” he wrote on X. The agency pledged a full review of the perimeter breach.

Local residents expressed shock. “You hear the stories, but this hits close,” said Maria Lopez, who lives a mile from the resort. She watched police lights flash from her porch.

Investigators combed the scene into Monday. They searched for surveillance footage and interviewed witnesses. The Palm Beach County medical examiner took custody of the body for autopsy.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis commented briefly. He called the agents “heroes” on social media. “Prayers for our law enforcement,” he posted.

Mar-a-Lago operations continued uninterrupted. Staff prepared for Trump’s next visit, expected soon. The club hosts members year-round, blending luxury with political gatherings.

Security experts noted the rapid response. “Perimeter breaches test even the best systems,” said former Secret Service agent Jonathan Wackrow. He pointed to lessons from recent threats against political figures.

Officials provided no motive. The investigation continues amid heightened national tensions. Details may emerge as forensics and witness statements pour in.