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 said. Biden was not in the area when the agent was injured during a negligent discharge of his firearm Friday morning, according to Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi. Initial reports indicated the agent was traveling in an unmarked car when the firearm was accidentally discharged shortly before 9 a.m., noted Philadelphia Police Officer Tanya Little. Other law enforcement officers responded to assist the injured agent, who was subsequently taken to a local hospital. He is now receiving treatment and is reported to be in stable condition. Heather Redfern, public affairs manager for the city’s Department of Aviation, confirmed that airport operations were not impacted by the event.
U.S. Secret Service Agent Accidentally Shoots Himself at Philadelphia Airport
U.S. Secret Service Agent Accidentally Shoots Himself at Philadelphia Airport
A Secret Service agent tasked with guarding former first lady Jill Biden accidentally fired his weapon, injuring himself at Philadelphia International Airport. Biden was not present during the incident.
A Secret Service agent accidentally shot himself in the leg at Philadelphia International Airport on Friday during a negligent discharge of his firearm. The incident occurred shortly before 9 a.m. while the agent was traveling in an unmarked vehicle. Biden was not in the vicinity, and the agent has been taken to a local hospital in stable condition. Airport operations remained unaffected, according to officials.
