PALM BEACH, Fla. — A man armed with a shotgun and a fuel can died early Monday after Secret Service agents and a Palm Beach County sheriff’s deputy opened fire on him during an attempted break-in at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort.

The incident unfolded at 1:30 a.m. local time outside the heavily secured property on the Atlantic coast. According to the U.S. Secret Service, the man, whose identity has not been released, approached a perimeter fence and began trying to gain entry. Agents on patrol spotted him and issued commands to stop.

Officials said the intruder ignored the orders and continued his advance, prompting the agents and a responding deputy to fire. He was pronounced dead at the scene. No Secret Service personnel or resort staff were injured.

“The subject was observed attempting to breach the secure perimeter,” a Secret Service statement read. “Protective agents assigned to Mar-a-Lago responded and engaged the subject.”

Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw confirmed his deputy’s involvement. The deputy arrived as backup after agents reported the suspicious activity. An investigation into the shooting is underway, led by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office with Secret Service oversight.

Mar-a-Lago, Trump’s private club and residence in Palm Beach, maintains round-the-clock security due to its status as a frequent site for the former president. The resort has drawn heightened protection since Trump left office in January 2021, though agents remain on site.

Witnesses in the exclusive neighborhood reported hearing gunshots around 1:30 a.m. Local resident Maria Gonzalez told reporters she woke to the sound of barking dogs and multiple pops. “It was loud, like fireworks but sharper,” she said. “Police lights everywhere after that.”

The Secret Service recovered the shotgun and fuel can near the man’s body. Preliminary reports indicate no explosives were involved, but forensic teams combed the area for evidence. Authorities have not disclosed a possible motive or whether the man acted alone.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis praised the rapid response on social media. “Great work by law enforcement keeping our communities safe,” he posted. Trump campaign officials offered no immediate comment.

This marks the latest security breach attempt at a Trump property. In 2022, a man with a fake pass tried entering Mar-a-Lago, leading to trespassing charges. Federal agents arrested another individual that year for flying a drone over the resort.

The FBI is assisting local investigators, sources said. Autopsy results and ballistics reports could take days. Palm Beach police closed nearby roads during the overnight response, reopening them by dawn.

Mar-a-Lago members expressed concern but relief on Tuesday morning. “Security here is top-notch,” said club regular Tom Ellis. “Thank God no one else got hurt.”

Details may emerge as interviews continue with agents and the deputy. The Secret Service emphasized its commitment to protecting current and former presidents amid rising threats nationwide.