Overview
- Secret Service agents and a Palm Beach County deputy fired after officers say the intruder raised a shotgun following commands to drop his items.
- The breach occurred around 1:30 a.m. at the north gate, where the suspect appeared to exploit another vehicle’s exit to enter the secure area.
- Officials identified the deceased as Austin Tucker Martin of North Carolina, whose family had recently reported him missing.
- Investigators recovered the shotgun’s box from his vehicle and believe he traveled south from North Carolina, possibly acquiring the weapon en route.
- The FBI, Secret Service and Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office are investigating; agents involved are on administrative leave, no officers were injured, and no protectees were on site as authorities seek nearby security-camera footage.