Shots Fired at Trump's Mar-a-Lago
Authorities say officers fired shots at a vehicle that breached security Friday at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said two people were taken into custody.
There was no word on any injuries.
BREAKING: Authorities say officers fired shots at a vehicle that breached security at President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. https://t.co/Y9UUx2IdiU
— The Associated Press (@AP) January 31, 2020
The president was not at the resort at the time, although he is scheduled to arrive there later Friday.
According to the sheriff’s office, a black SUV being pursued by the Florida Highway Patrol breached security about 11:40 a.m. at the main entrance of the resort.
Officers fired shots and the SUV raced off.
It was pursued by the Highway Patrol and a sheriff’s office helicopter.
The sheriff’s office said the SUV was later found and the two people were taken into custody.
No further details were immediately available.
Mar-a-Lago has been the scene of several intrusions since Trump became president.
There was no immediate information about the two people arrested Friday.
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