This is an aerial view of President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, Aug. 10, 2022, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
"He wouldn’t even hurt an ant. He doesn’t even know how to use a gun," Fields said.
He said his cousin didn’t discuss politics.
"We are big Trump supporters, all of us. Everybody," Fields said, but his cousin was "real quiet, never really talked about anything."
Martin allegedly made an "unauthorized entry" through the north gate of the resort in Palm Beach, Florida, as another vehicle was exiting around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, authorities said.
The man who was shot and killed after allegedly breaching the secure perimeter at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, was observed carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can. (@PBCountySheriff via X)
"He was ordered to drop those two pieces of equipment that he had with him – at which time he put down the gas can, raised the shotgun to a shooting position," Bradshaw told reporters. "At that point in time, the deputy and the two Secret Service agents fired their weapons and neutralized the threat."
The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. Trump, who often spends weekends at Mar-a-Lago, was at the White House at the time of the breach.
A tent is set up on the grounds of the Mar-a-Lago Club on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
The sheriff’s office said it had no prior history with the 21-year-old and has since turned over the missing person case information to federal authorities.
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Investigators are working to compile a psychological profile on Martin.
Fox News Digital’s Ashley Carnahan, Sophia Compton and Greg Wehner, along with The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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