Mexico Violence News LIVE Updates: 25 National Guards killed in attacks after death of cartel ​boss ‘El Mencho’

Mexico Violence News Today LIVE Updates: Mexico’s most wanted drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho”, has been killed during a military operation in Jalisco on Sunday, the Mexican defence ministry said. The 59-year-old leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) died after being seriously injured in clashes between his supporters and the army. The United States had offered a $15m reward for information leading to his capture. Who was El Mencho: Oseguera Cervantes was a former police officer who went on to head one of Mexico’s most powerful criminal groups. The CJNG, formed in Jalisco around 2010, expanded across much of the country and became a major supplier of cocaine, methamphetamine and fentanyl to the United States. US authorities, including the Drug Enforcement Administration, considered the group a key rival to the Sinaloa Cartel. The cartel has been linked to attacks on security forces and public officials. Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum urged people to remain calm, saying that “in most parts of the country, activities are proceeding normally”. Flight disruption and unrest: After the operation, suspected cartel members set vehicles on fire and set up roadblocks in several states. The US Department of State issued a shelter-in-place warning for US citizens in Jalisco and other affected states. Flights were disrupted as unrest spread. United Airlines, American Airlines and Air Canada cancelled flights to Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara. A Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Guadalajara was diverted to Austin, according to flight-tracking site FlightAware. Amidst the chaos Mexico has seen in the past days, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum assured that there are "all the guarantees" for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Elon Musk's post on X has made Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum consider legal action against him. Musk posted a tweet alleging the president is doing what cartel bosses have ordered her to do. > She’s just saying what her cartel bosses tell her to say. Let’s just say that their punishment for disobedience is a little worse than a “performance improvement plan” …— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 23, 2026 She’s just saying what her cartel bosses tell her to say. Let’s just say that their punishment for disobedience is a little worse than a “performance improvement plan” … After the death of El Mencho, false news on the violent reactions by the gunmen was spread online. One of the false reports that went across was the assassins taking over Guadalajara airport and the plane being set on fire. Experts said the fake news propagated about the cartel and violence was a way to make the situation appear more terrifying than what it really was. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said, "Authorities were working quickly to refute misinformation, and there were many, many fake news stories circulating in the wake ⁠of the El Mencho killing." "We've seen a much more stable environment this morning than we did yesterday," said the Scotiabank CEO on violent outbursts in Mexico. After the recent outrage followed by the death of Mexico's drug lord, El Mencho, the White House warns the cartel against any attack on American citizens in Mexico. It has also asked Americans to follow the US State Department guidance in the wave of violence. In the 1990s, El Mencho started working for the 'Los Cuinis', tied to the drug lord Armando Valencia Cornelio. Valencia Cornelio was the leader of the Milenio cartel, which has become defunct now. Valencia Cornelio got arrested in 2003, and El Mencho started working for Ignacio “Nacho” Coronel, a finance operator for the Sinaloa Cartel and associate of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán. El Chapo, the former cartel leader now serving a life sentence in the US prison. Cruise operations are now replanning their routes and are trying to stay away from Mexican ports following the violent disruptions in the country. As per the Reuters report, the Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings are planning to skip Puerto Vallarta. On Monday, the Royal Princess cruise by Carnival Corp. passed Puerto Vallarta and extended its stay at Cabo San Lucas. The recent violence puts Mexico in a difficult position as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. "At FIFA Mexico, we are closely monitoring the situation in Jalisco and remain in constant communication with the authorities," said a FIFA spokesperson. "We will continue to follow the actions and directions from the different government agencies, aimed at maintaining public safety and ​restoring ​normalcy, and we reiterate our close collaboration with federal, state, ⁠and local authorities," they added. The Estadio Akron in Guadalajara is scheduled to host playoff matches between Congo, Jamaica and New Caledonia from March 26 to 31. Football matches that were scheduled to take place on Sunday were postponed indefinitely. Queretaro vs FC Juarez men's league and Chivas vs America women's league are the two matches that got postponed as per Mexican league reports. A women's match in Aguascalientes between Necaxa and Queretaro was suspended after reports of loud noises and gunshots heard outside Estadio Victoria. The match was later resumed. A friendly match between Mexico and Iceland is scheduled for Wednesday, and there have been no reports of changes heard as of now. Amid the unrest in Mexico, the Mérida Open, a women's tennis tournament, will take place accordingly. As per the statement, the WTA said that it is aware of security incidents and had increased the police presence across the venue. The violent outbreak followed by the death of El Mencho has affected the western part of Mexico, and the Merida Open will take place in Yucatan, which lies in southeastern Mexico. El Mencho, at a young age, migrated to the US. He joined the 'Cuinis' gang in California. He got married into the gang, and Abigael González Valencia, known as 'El Cuini', became his brother-in-law, who was also the leader of the Cuinis gang. El Mencho was deported to Mexico after serving three years in prison for trafficking heroin. Mexico has deployed about 9,500 troops, including 2,500 additional soldiers to western regions, after nationwide violence outbreak. El Mencho, leader of one of the fastest-growing criminal networks, death has left Mexico in a turmoil of violence. The death of the leader has triggered outbursts across Mexico and has raised safety concerns ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches that were scheduled for June in Guadalajara. Local residents and tourists have reported the fear of violence that could be prolonged and its effect on regional stability. The capture of Mexico's most wanted drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho”, came through the surveillance of his romantic partner. The US and Mexico authorities had been tracking El Mencho and his partner for years who faced numerous outstanding arrest warrants for organised crime and drug trafficking in both countries. This time, however, the intelligence efforts proved successful. Heavily armed Mexican security forces kept up their battle with cartel gunmen following the killing that sparked a surge in violence and put the country on edge. Cartel fighters continued to block roads as smoke rose on the outskirts of the town in the state of Jalisco. More than 70 people died in the attempt to capture Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes and the aftermath, authorities said Monday. Known as “El Mencho,” he was the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, one of the most powerful criminal organisations in Mexico. The body count taken by security officials included security forces, suspected cartel members and others. Officials did not offer details, and the circumstances of most of the deaths were unclear. A U.S. tourist from Maryland, Ryan Davis, described waking to explosions in Puerto Vallarta after reports that Mexico’s most-wanted cartel leader, El Mencho, had been killed. Mexico has sent thousands of soldiers to western states after violence broke out following the death of drug cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho”, Reuters reported. Defence Secretary Ricardo Trevilla said 2,500 extra troops were deployed on Monday. The government said around 9,500 security personnel have been sent since Sunday. At least 20 states have reported unrest since Oseguera died in custody shortly after being captured by special forces in Jalisco state. Read the full story here. The most wanted man in Mexico and one of the dreaded Mexican drug lords, Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, was the leader of Mexico’s brutal gang, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and was considered one of the country’s most violent criminals. The killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel’s leader by the Mexican military on Sunday during an attempt to capture him was the biggest high-profile blow to the cartels since the recapture of former Sinaloa cartel boss Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán a decade ago. Read the full story here. Air Canada said on Monday it will resume full operations from ⁠Montreal, ​Toronto and Vancouver to Mexico's Puerto ​Vallarta on ​Tuesday. Canada's largest ⁠carrier also said that ‌operations from Toronto to Guadalajara in western Mexico will ⁠resume ⁠on Wednesday. Air Canada, United Airlines, ⁠Aeromexico ‌and ​American Airlines had ‌suspended flights to the ‌area, ​following ​violence ​after the killing of ​a Mexican drug ⁠kingpin on Sunday. Mexican authorities on Monday ⁠deployed ​an additional ​2,000 military ​troops ⁠to the western state of ‌Jalisco following violence in ⁠the ⁠wake of ⁠the capture ‌and ​death ‌of Mexico's most-wanted ‌cartel ​leader ​Nemesio Oseguera, ​known ​as "El Mencho." Mexico Violence News Today LIVE Updates: "If relatives of Oseguera Cervantes take control of the cartel, the violence seen on Sunday could continue," said Mexican security analyst David Saucedo. "They could decide to launch 'narcoterrorism attacks' and generate a scenario similar to what Colombia lived in the 1990s, a full-on attack against the government – car bombs, assassinations and attacks on aircraft," he added. Mexico Violence News Today LIVE Updates: At least 70 people were arrested from seven Mexican states following the violent outbreak on El Mencho's death. The Mexican Secretary of Security said that around 27 attacks were launched against authorities in Jalisco. 30 cartel members were reported killed alongside one bystander. Mexico Violence News Today LIVE Updates: In the Jalisco attack, 25 National Guard members died, said Omar Garcia Harfuch, Mexico's security minister, during a press conference. El Mencho was one of the most wanted cartel leaders in Mexico, and the US had placed a 15 million dollar bounty for intel on El Mencho. The Mexican Defence Minister said that the intel regarding El Mencho came from El Mencho's romantic partner. Mexico Violence News Today LIVE Updates: The death of El Mancho leaves a power vacuum, and there are no reports on who will succeed after him. Out of 32, the cartel has an active presence in at least 21 Mexican states, and as per the US Drug Enforcement Administration report, in almost all the US states, the cartel is active. The absence of the leader is expected to weaken the cartel among the competitors, like the Sinaloa cartel, and slow down cartel growth. Mexico Violence News Today LIVE Updates: According to the statement released by Mexico's Defence Department, the capture of Oseguera Cervantes was a joint army operation by the Mexican Air Force and special forces. Four members were killed, and three were wounded during the attack. Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, 'El Mencho', was the highest-profile case since former Sinaloa boss Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán. The Jalisco cartel was known for recruiting members online and generating huge revenue through fuel theft, extortion, and timeshare fraud alongside other activities. Mexico Violence News Today LIVE Updates: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo had criticised the previous administrations for their failed attempts to take out cartel leaders. In the past the attempts to disrupt the cartel operation only backfired with violent reactions. The Jalisco cartel are known for their aggressive attacks on the military. In 2020, the cartel attempted the assassination of the police force head, who is now the federal security secretary, with grenades and high-powered rifles. Mexico Violence News Today LIVE Updates: The US citizens who are currently in Mexico were 'urged to shelter in place' by the US government till Feb 23. While it was reported that there have been no closures of airports, airline operations have been disrupted in Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta. > Mexico: Update - Due to ongoing security operations & related road blockages & criminal activity, U.S. citizens in a number of locations in Mexico are urged to shelter in place, as U.S. government staff in several locations are doing and will continue to do on Feb 23. While no… pic.twitter.com/OxPzmcdFYT— TravelGov (@TravelGov) February 23, 2026 Mexico: Update - Due to ongoing security operations & related road blockages & criminal activity, U.S. citizens in a number of locations in Mexico are urged to shelter in place, as U.S. government staff in several locations are doing and will continue to do on Feb 23. While no… pic.twitter.com/OxPzmcdFYT Mexico Violence News Today LIVE Updates: Previously, Trump had threatened Mexico with tariffs in regard to the active fentanyl and drug smuggling, and in 2025, the Trump administration had labelled the Jalisco New Generation Cartel as a foreign terrorist organisation. Mexico Violence News Today LIVE Updates: Mexico Violence News Today LIVE Updates: Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the leader of one of the fastest-growing criminal networks, was killed during a shoot-out with the Mexican military as part of the country's push to crack down on criminal cartels. Following Oseguera Cervantes's death, many fear more violence that might follow. On Sunday, Jalisco, the capital city, and Guadalajara were completely shut down with fear of violence. As per the AP report, Mexican analyst for the International Crisis Group, David Mora, said, "The capture and outburst of violence marks a point in Sheinbaum's push to crack down on cartels and relieve the US." Mexico Violence News Today LIVE Updates: 20 Mexican states saw the violence unleashed by the Oseguera Cervantes' gunmen following the death of their leader. Schools were called off, and people across Jalisco, Mexico's capital, and Guadalajara, its second-largest city, stayed inside their homes following the outbreak of violence. Mexico Violence News Today LIVE Updates: The Jalisco New Generation cartel's leader, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as 'El Mencho', was one of the most wanted fugitives in the US. El Mencho's ties with organised crime go back at least three decades. In 1994, for trafficking heroin to the US, El Mencho spent three years in prison, but back in Mexico, he rose through the drug trafficking world. In 2009, he started the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, which dealt with trafficking cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl and migrants to the US. The cartel were infamous for their attacks on Mexican security forces and using drones and improvised explosive devices for violence. Mexico Violence News Today LIVE Updates: Mexico Violence News Today LIVE Updates: Amid the outbreak of violence, Lufthansa airlines said that their flights will be operating from Frankfurt and Munich to Mexico on Monday. Mexico Violence News Today LIVE Updates: Following the death of Nemesio Oseguera, the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), four soccer games scheduled in Mexico were postponed. The violence took place near Guadalajara, one of the country's 2026 World Cup host cities. The scheduled men's and women's Mexican league matches on Sunday have been postponed, as shared by the Mexican league on its social media. The friendly match between Mexico and Iceland that was due on Wednesday has also been called off for now. Mexico Violence News Today LIVE Updates: The Mexican army killed the country’s most powerful cartel leader and one of the United States’ most wanted fugitives on Sunday, notching a major victory while cartel members responded with a wave violence across the country.The killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes during an attempt to capture him in Jalisco state was the highest-profile blow against cartels since the recapture of former Sinaloa cartel boss Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán a decade ago.Following Oseguera Cervantes' death, gunmen unleashed violence across the country. Cars burned out by cartel members blocked roads in 20 Mexican states and left smoke billowing into the air. People locked themselves in their homes in Guadalajara, Mexico's second-largest city and Jalisco's capital, and school was canceled Monday in several states as security forces were placed on alert all over the country. Even Guatemala reinforced security on its border with Mexico. Mexico Violence News Today LIVE Updates: School was canceled in several Mexican states and local and foreign governments alike warned their citizens to stay inside, as widespread violence erupted following the army's killing of the powerful leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho” was the boss of one of the fastest-growing criminal networks in Mexico, notorious for trafficking fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine to the United States and staging brazen attacks against government officials who challenged it.He was killed during a shoot-out in his home state of Jalisco as the Mexican military attempted to capture him. Cartel members responded with violence across the country, blocking roads and setting fire to vehicles.President Claudia Sheinbaum urged calm and authorities announced late Sunday they had cleared most of the more than 250 cartel roadblocks across 20 states. The White House confirmed that the U.S. provided intelligence support to the operation to capture the cartel leader and applauded Mexico's army for taking down a man who was one of the most wanted criminals in both countries. Mexico Violence News Today LIVE Updates: Canada released a statement saying that it was closely monitoring the situation and advised citizens to "keep a low profile and follow advice of local authorities." Mexico Violence News Today LIVE Updates: The US Embassy in Mexico said on X that the operation was carried out by Mexican special forces “within the framework of bilateral cooperation, with US authorities providing complementary intelligence”. > Security Alert – Update: Ongoing Security Operations - U.S. Mission Mexico (February 22, 2026)Locations: Widespread, including Jalisco State (including Puerto Vallarta, Chapala, and Guadalajara), Baja California State (including Tijuana, Tecate, and Ensenada), Quintana Roo… pic.twitter.com/vwxfOSF6iJ— Embajada de EE.UU. en México (@USEmbassyMEX) February 22, 2026 Security Alert – Update: Ongoing Security Operations - U.S. Mission Mexico (February 22, 2026)Locations: Widespread, including Jalisco State (including Puerto Vallarta, Chapala, and Guadalajara), Baja California State (including Tijuana, Tecate, and Ensenada), Quintana Roo… pic.twitter.com/vwxfOSF6iJ Mexico Violence News Today LIVE Updates: Mexico Violence News Today LIVE Updates: The Embassy of India in Mexico on Monday issued an advisory to Indian nationals residing in the country, urging them to exercise caution. In a post on X, the Embassy said, "Dear all Indian nationals in Mexico: There are ongoing security operations and related road blockages and criminal activity, Indian nationals in Jalisco State (areas of Puerto Vallarta, Chapala, and Guadalajara), Tamaulipas State (areas of Reynosa and other municipalities), areas of Michoacan State, Guerrero State, and Nuevo Leon State should shelter in place until further notice. Actions to Take: Avoid areas around law enforcement activity. Be aware of your surroundings. Seek shelter and minimize unnecessary movements outside your shelter. Monitor local media for updates. Follow the directions of local authorities and in case of emergency, call 911. Avoid crowds. Keep family and friends advised of your location and well-being via phone, text, and social media." > Dear all Indian nationals in Mexico: There are ongoing security operations and related road blockages and criminal activity, Indian nationals in Jalisco State (areas of Puerto Vallarta, Chapala, and Guadalajara), Tamaulipas State (areas of Reynosa and other municipalities),…— India in México (@IndEmbMexico) February 22, 2026 Dear all Indian nationals in Mexico: There are ongoing security operations and related road blockages and criminal activity, Indian nationals in Jalisco State (areas of Puerto Vallarta, Chapala, and Guadalajara), Tamaulipas State (areas of Reynosa and other municipalities),… Mexico Violence News Today LIVE Updates: Violence broke out across several Mexican states after the country’s most powerful cartel leader, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho”, was killed during an army operation in Jalisco, according to the Associated Press (AP). The head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) was wounded during an attempt to capture him in Tapalpa and died while being flown to Mexico City, the defence department said. During the raid, troops came under fire and killed four people at the scene. Three others, including Oseguera, were wounded and later died. Two suspects were arrested. Soldiers seized armoured vehicles and weapons, including rocket launchers. Three members of the armed forces were injured. Read full story here > 🚨 BREAKING: The cartels are now reportedly targeting and destroying civilian sites across Mexico following the killing of cartel leader El Mencho. pic.twitter.com/KvK6qHoi7d— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) February 22, 2026 🚨 BREAKING: The cartels are now reportedly targeting and destroying civilian sites across Mexico following the killing of cartel leader El Mencho. pic.twitter.com/KvK6qHoi7d Mexico News Live Updates: President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo urged citizens to stay informed and remain calm after violence erupted in parts of the country following El Mencho's death. "The Secretariat of National Defence reported on the operation carried out this morning by federal forces, which resulted in various blockades and other reactions. There is absolute coordination with the governments of all states; we must remain informed and calm," Sheinbaum stated in a post on X. "The social media accounts of the Security Cabinet provide permanent updates. In the vast majority of the national territory, activities are proceeding with complete normality. My recognition to the Mexican Army, National Guard, Armed Forces, and Security Cabinet," she added. Mexico News Live Updates: The Mexican army killed the country's most powerful cartel leader and one of the United States' most wanted fugitives on Sunday, notching a major victory while cartel members responded with a wave violence across the country. The killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes during an attempt to capture him in Jalisco state was the highest-profile blow against cartels since the recapture of former Sinaloa cartel boss Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman a decade ago. Following Oseguera Cervantes' death, gunmen unleashed violence across the country. Cars burned out by cartel members blocked roads in nearly a dozen Mexican states and left smoke billowing into the air. People locked themselves in their homes in Guadalajara, Mexico's second-largest city and Jalisco's capital, and school was cancelled Monday in several states as security forces were placed on alert all over the country. Even Guatemala reinforced security on its border with Mexico. The powerful drug cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera died Sunday of wounds suffered in a raid by security forces, the army said. The head of the Jalisco New Generation cartel was wounded during the raid in the town of Tapalpa in Jalisco state and died while being flown to Mexico City, the army said in a statement that confirmed news reports of his death. > NEW — 🇲🇽Reports say a passenger plane has just been set on fire in Mexico. pic.twitter.com/emQnVxkLT2— UK Report (@UK_REPT) February 22, 2026 NEW — 🇲🇽Reports say a passenger plane has just been set on fire in Mexico. pic.twitter.com/emQnVxkLT2 “Federal forces carried out an operation in Tapalpa a few hours ago, which has led to clashes in the area. Also as a result of said operation, in various points of that region and in other parts of Jalisco, individuals have burned and blocked vehicles with the aim of hindering the actions of the authorities,” according to a post by Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus Navarro on X . > CJNG Cartel Members have launched mass attacks across Mexico after their leader was taken out in a special operation. I edited this compilation together so you can see how bad it really is! pic.twitter.com/UQkhHePnE1— Matt Wallace (@MattWallace888) February 22, 2026 CJNG Cartel Members have launched mass attacks across Mexico after their leader was taken out in a special operation. I edited this compilation together so you can see how bad it really is! pic.twitter.com/UQkhHePnE1 A military operation in Jalisco sparked violent clashes, with suspected cartel members torching buses, blocking highways, and confronting security forces, Governor Pablo Lemus Navarro reported. CNN footage showed multiple fires and thick smoke over Puerto Vallarta, a popular US tourist spot, prompting Delta, Alaska, American, and Air Canada to cancel flights to Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara, leaving travelers stranded. At both airports, panicked passengers took cover near jetways and were escorted across tarmacs, but Mexico’s Federal Civil Aviation Agency later said operations at Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, and Tepic had returned to normal on Sunday afternoon . Due to ongoing security operations, road blockages and criminal activity, US citizens in Jalisco (Puerto Vallarta, Chapala, Guadalajara), Baja California (Tijuana, Tecate, Ensenada), Quintana Roo (Cancun, Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, Tulum) and parts of Guanajuato, Guerrero, Michoacan, Oaxaca, Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas are advised to shelter in place until further notice. All US government staff at Consulate General Tijuana and in Guerrero, Michoacan and Quintana Roo have been directed to shelter in place, while staff at Consulate General Monterrey must remain within the Monterrey metropolitan area. Roadblocks have disrupted airline operations, leading to cancellations in Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta, and taxis and ride‑shares are suspended in Puerto Vallarta. > Security Alert – Update: Ongoing Security Operations - U.S. Mission Mexico (February 22, 2026) Locations: Widespread, including Jalisco State (including Puerto Vallarta, Chapala, and Guadalajara), Baja California State (including Tijuana, Tecate, and Ensenada), Quintana Roo… pic.twitter.com/GlF1wAhm2J— U.S. Consulate Tijuana (@ConsuladoUSATJ) February 22, 2026 Security Alert – Update: Ongoing Security Operations - U.S. Mission Mexico (February 22, 2026) Locations: Widespread, including Jalisco State (including Puerto Vallarta, Chapala, and Guadalajara), Baja California State (including Tijuana, Tecate, and Ensenada), Quintana Roo… pic.twitter.com/GlF1wAhm2J An armed man drove into the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump's resort in Palm Beach, Florida, before being shot and killed early Sunday morning, according to a spokesman for the US Secret Service. Trump was not there but was at the White House in Washington. The man, who was in his early 20s and from North Carolina, had a gas can and a shotgun, according to Anthony Guglielmi, the spokesman. He had been reported missing by his family a few days ago, and investigators believe he headed south and picked up the shotgun along the way. US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were in the White House, Washington DC when a man entered the secure perimeter of Republican leader's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on Sunday and was shot dead by US Secret Service agents. US Attorney General Pam Bondi on Sunday informed that she has been speaking with President Donald Trump and coordinating with the federal partners after a man was shot dead by the Secret Service agents as he entered the secure perimeter of the Republican leader's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. In a post on X, Bondi said, "I have been speaking with President Trump and coordinating with our federal partners throughout the morning regarding the intrusion and shooting at Mar-A-Lago. Grateful that President of the United States and our law enforcement agents are safe." > I have been speaking with President Trump and coordinating with our federal partners throughout the morning regarding the intrusion and shooting at Mar-A-Lago.Grateful that @potus and our law enforcement agents are safe.— Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) February 22, 2026 I have been speaking with President Trump and coordinating with our federal partners throughout the morning regarding the intrusion and shooting at Mar-A-Lago.Grateful that @potus and our law enforcement agents are safe. The man who was fatally shot by the US Secret Service at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence has been identified as 21-year-old Austin Martin, BBC reported quoting CBS News. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, on Sunday, praised the US Secret Service for its quick and decisive action after a man was shot dead by the agency after he allegedly entered the secure perimeter of President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. In a post on X, Leavitt said, "In the middle of the night while most Americans were asleep, the United States Secret Service acted quickly and decisively to neutralize a crazy person, armed with a gun and a gas canister, who intruded President Trump’s home. Federal law enforcement are working 24/7 to keep our country safe and protect all Americans. It’s shameful and reckless that Democrats have chosen to shut down their Department." > In the middle of the night while most Americans were asleep, the United States Secret Service acted quickly and decisively to neutralize a crazy person, armed with a gun and a gas canister, who intruded President Trump’s home. Federal law enforcement are working 24/7 to keep our… https://t.co/MYTsHqR4cx— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) February 22, 2026 In the middle of the night while most Americans were asleep, the United States Secret Service acted quickly and decisively to neutralize a crazy person, armed with a gun and a gas canister, who intruded President Trump’s home. Federal law enforcement are working 24/7 to keep our… https://t.co/MYTsHqR4cx The FBI is dedicating all necessary resources in the investigation of a shooting incident reported at US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on Sunday, said FBI Director Kash Patel. In a post on X, Patel wrote, "FBI is dedicating all necessary resources in the investigation of this morning’s incident at President Trump’s Mar-A-Lago - where an armed individual was shot and killed after unlawfully entering the perimeter. We will continue working closely with Secret Service as well our state and federal partners and will provide updates as we are able." > FBI is dedicating all necessary resources in the investigation of this morning’s incident at President Trump’s Mar-A-Lago - where an armed individual was shot and killed after unlawfully entering the perimeter. We will continue working closely with @SecretService as well our…— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) February 22, 2026 FBI is dedicating all necessary resources in the investigation of this morning’s incident at President Trump’s Mar-A-Lago - where an armed individual was shot and killed after unlawfully entering the perimeter. We will continue working closely with @SecretService as well our… The US Secret Service has released a statement after killing a man in his 20s who allegedly entered the secure perimeter at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on Sunday. The Secret Service said, "On February 22, around 1:30 am, a male in his early 20s was shot by U.S. Secret Service agents and a deputy from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) following an unauthorized entry into the secure perimeter at Mar-a-Lago." "The individual, whose identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was pronounced deceased. The individual was observed by the north gate of the Mar-a-Lago property carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can." US Secret Service Special Agent Rafael Barros has said that two special agents were involved in the shooting the suspect at Mar-a-Lago resort on Sunday and that no law enforcement officer was injured in the incident. Secret Service agent Barros also confirmed that US President Donald Trump was not in Florida at the time of the incident. Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, during a briefing, said that the department is not sure how many shots were fired when the man was killed near President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on Sunday. US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were at the White House in Washington DC when the Secret Service killed the man, who had entered the secure perimeter at the Republican leader's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, CNN reported. The identity of the man, who is reported to be in his 20s, has not been revealed yet. The Secret Service has said that none of its protectees were present at the location at the time of the incident. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Secret Service are expected to provide an update on the shooting near President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence on Sunday. Secret Service has said that a man was killed after entering the secure perimeter of US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence on Sunday around 1:30 ET (local time). Secret Service has said that the suspect was spotted near the north gate, BBC reported.