A US Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden accidentally shot himself in the leg near Philadelphia airport, sustaining a non-life-threatening injury.
PHILADELPHIA: A US Secret Service agent assigned to protect former First Lady Jill Biden accidentally shot himself in the leg on Friday morning.
The incident occurred just after 8:30 a.m. EST near Philadelphia International Airport, according to a source familiar with the matter.
In a statement, the Secret Service confirmed an agent suffered a non-life-threatening injury.
“There was no impact to the protectee’s movement and they were not present at the time of the incident,” the statement said.
Philadelphia Police Department Cpl. Jasmine Colón-Reilly said the agent “accidentally discharged his firearm” while traveling in an unmarked SUV.
Emergency medical personnel responded and transported the agent to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in stable condition.
The Secret Service stated its Office of Professional Responsibility will review the facts and circumstances of the incident.
The agency is responsible for providing security to current and former presidents, vice presidents, their families, and visiting foreign leaders.