Secret Service Agent for Jill Biden Accidentally Shoots Himself in Philadelphia
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- A Secret Service agent assigned to former first lady Jill Biden's detail accidentally shot himself in the leg at Philadelphia International Airport on Friday morning.
- The agent suffered a non-life-threatening injury due to a negligent discharge while handling his service weapon and was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in stable condition.
- The incident occurred around 8:42 a.m. while the agent was traveling in an unmarked vehicle, with no other injuries reported and no disruptions to airport operations.
- The shooting did not affect Dr. Biden's movement, and she was not present at the time of the incident, according to the Secret Service.
- A spokesperson for Dr. Biden directed inquiries to the Secret Service, which provided the official statement on the event.
