Mar-a-Lago shooting prompts probe as timeline emerges

Mar-a-Lago shooting: Secret Service fatally shot intruder after perimeter breach

U.S. Secret Service agents and a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputy shot and killed a man who entered the secure perimeter at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, according to NBC News.The “secure perimeter” is a restricted zone established during protective operations to control access and mitigate threats around a protected site.

Why it matters: Secret Service response and Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office

The episode spotlights protective-security protocols and interagency coordination between the Secret Service and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office during a fast-moving perimeter breach.In an initial description of events, Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said officers issued commands before shots were fired: “He was ordered to drop both the gas can and the shotgun, then raised the shotgun into a shooting position. At that point, law enforcement opened fire.”A North Carolina man allegedly carrying a shotgun and a gas canister was killed, according to ABC7.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation in coordination with the Secret Service and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, according to WBAL-TV.Donald Trump was not at Mar-a-Lago during the shooting and was at the White House in Washington, according to the Associated Press.

What we know and what remains unconfirmed

Confirmed: armed breach, fatal shooting, no protectees present

An armed individual breached Mar-a-Lago’s secure perimeter and was fatally shot by law enforcement at the scene. Officials have stated that no protectees were present at the property when the incident occurred.

Authorities have not identified a motive. No timeline has been announced for any body-camera or surveillance footage release. The schedule and scope of use-of-force reviews have not been specified.

FAQ about Mar-a-Lago shooting

Was Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago during the shooting?

No. He was in Washington, D.C., at the time.

What weapons did the suspect allegedly carry and what is known about the motive?

Authorities alleged he had a shotgun and a gas canister; the motive remains unknown.