Live updates: Secret Service shoot man after ‘unauthorised entry’ at US President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida
Security at Mar-a-Lago remains tight in Trump’s absencepublished at 15:28 GMT
Bernd Debusmann Jr
White House reporter
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Donald Trump stayed in Washington DC this week, far from his Mar-a-Lago estate. Even so, the shooting is both surprising and shocking.
I’ve been to Mar-a-Lago several times, including twice in December and January this year.
Security at the property is extremely tight, with an outer cordon of local Palm Beach sheriffs and an inner one maintained by the Secret Service. Visitors are searched, and cars and bags are checked by dogs and metal detectors.
While we’re still getting details of the incident, the tight security could help explain why the gunman appears to have been quickly stopped from getting further into the property.
Even when Trump and his personal security detail are away, security is maintained. Regulars at Mar-a-Lago include prominent Republican figures and wealthy business leaders.
There are still many unanswered questions about the suspect and his possible motives.
But the incident will almost certainly spark concern about political violence in the US, as have other incidents such as the two attempts on Trump’s life and the shooting of right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk.
