West Palm Beach, Florida – February 22, 2026
SUNTV Global Channel reports that the U.S. Secret Service fatally shot a man in his 20s Sunday after he attempted to breach a secure perimeter at former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Officials confirmed that President Trump was not at the resort at the time and was in Washington, D.C.
While civilian deaths involving the Secret Service are rare, recent incidents involving federal enforcement agencies have raised public concern. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in particular, faced intense scrutiny in 2025, the deadliest year in more than two decades, with at least 32 people dying while in ICE custody.
Most victims were asylum seekers or long-term residents detained during immigration crackdowns, and the trend has continued into 2026. By late January, eight people had already died in connection with federal enforcement operations, including Minneapolis residents Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good, sparking nationwide protests.
Civil rights groups and immigrant advocates warn that these incidents reflect systemic failures in accountability and safety, leaving families with unanswered questions and communities questioning the balance between public protection and the use of force by federal agents.
The latest shooting at Mar-a-Lago adds to the growing debate over federal security operations, highlighting the ongoing challenges in managing high-risk incidents while ensuring public trust.
