31 Jan 2020 | 06:08 PM UTC
US: Police respond to security incident at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach (Florida state) January 31
Police fire shots at vehicle that attempted to breach security checkpoint at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach (Florida state) January 31; two suspects apprehended
Event
Police in Palm Beach (Florida state) reportedly fired several shots at a vehicle that attempted to breach a security checkpoint outside President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate on Friday, January 31. Florida Highway Patrol had been pursuing the vehicle prior to the incident for unspecified reasons. Two individuals have since been detained; no further details have been released regarding the suspects. The Southern Boulevard Bridge has reportedly been shut down amid an ongoing investigation.
A heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions are to be expected in the area over the coming hours.
Advice
Individuals in the area are advised to monitor the situation, avoid the area of the incident, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.
