A U.S. Secret Service agent assigned to protect former first lady Jill Biden accidentally shot himself in the leg at Philadelphia International Airport on Friday, authorities reported. At the time of the incident, Biden was not in the vicinity. The Secret Service spokesman, Anthony Guglielmi, indicated that the injury resulted from a 'negligent discharge' of the agent's firearm. According to Officer Tanya Little of the Philadelphia Police, the mishap took place shortly before 9 a.m. while the agent was traveling in an unmarked vehicle. Following the shooting, fellow law enforcement officers arrived to assist the injured agent, who was subsequently taken to a local hospital. Fortunately, he is reported to be in stable condition. Heather Redfern, public affairs manager for the city’s Department of Aviation, confirmed that the incident did not disrupt airport operations.
Secret Service Agent Accidentally Shoots Himself at Philadelphia Airport
Secret Service Agent Accidentally Shoots Himself at Philadelphia Airport
A U.S. Secret Service agent assigned to protect former First Lady Jill Biden accidentally discharged his firearm, injuring himself in the leg at Philadelphia International Airport. Jill Biden was not present during the incident, and the agent is currently in stable condition.
On Friday morning, a Secret Service agent tasked with the protection of former First Lady Jill Biden unintentionally shot himself in the leg due to a negligent discharge of his firearm. The incident occurred just before 9 a.m. while the agent was traveling in an unmarked vehicle. Other law enforcement personnel responded promptly, and the agent was transported to a local hospital where he is receiving treatment and is reported to be in stable condition. Airport operations remained unaffected during the response to the incident.
