Secret Service agent accidentally shoots self in leg while guarding former first lady
A U.S. Special Agent assigned to protect Former First Lady Jill Biden was hospitalized after sustaining a gunshot wound during an accidental discharge of his weapon inside the terminal, according to officials from Washington and local authorities on March 27th in response to reports that security protocols were breached due to negligence by one agent while another attempted assistance at Philadelphia International Airport.
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1A Special Agent from the US Secret Service was hospitalized after shooting his own foot during a negligent discharge of their firearm.
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2The incident occurred while escorting former First Lady Jill Biden through an airport in Philadelphia
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3Jill Biden and no other individuals were present at or injured by this event.
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A US Secret Service special agent was hospitalized after shooting his own foot while escorting through an airport.
— "Secret service agents assigned for former first lady Jill Biden accidentally shoot themselves in the leg at Philadelphia International Airport" (CBS News)A Secret Service agent assigned to protect former First Lady Jill Biden accidentally shot himself in his leg while on duty at Philadelphia International Airport Friday morning; Dr. Biden was not present during this incident as only one injury occurred and no others were reported by the agency officials involved with her detail, who confirmed there are currently two agents protecting them both
A U.S. Secret Service agent assigned to protect former First Lady Jill Biden accidentally shot himself while traveling alone in an unmarked car at Philadelphia International airport on Friday morning; authorities stated that President Joe Biden was not present during a negligent discharge incident before 9:00 AM, and the injured officer is being treated for stable leg injuries without affecting airport operations.