Jill Biden’s Secret Service agent accidentally shoots himself
A Secret Service agent accidentally shot himself at the Philadelphia International Airport on March 27 while escorting former first lady Jill Biden.
A United States Secret Service agent accidentally shot himself at the Philadelphia International Airport on March 27 while escorting former first lady Jill Biden, local and federal officials said.
The agent was hospitalized after the self-inflicted shooting, Philadelphia police told USA TODAY.
The incident took place about 8:40 a.m. local time near the 1 PIA Way access point and the Pennsylvania Tower, the city’s police force reported. According to initial reports, the agent was traveling in an unmarked Chevrolet SUV when he “accidentally discharged his firearm.”
The extent of the agent’s injuries were not immediately known, but police said emergency medical services responded to the scene and transported the agent to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was listed in stable condition.
No one else was hurt, officials said.
“Authorities have held the scene for investigation, and there have been no reports of other injuries or disruptions to airport operations,” police said.
Secret Service spokesperson Nate Herring told USA TODAY the agent was on duty at the time working a protective assignment.
“There was no impact to the protectee’s movement and they were not present at the time of the incident. There were no reported injuries to any other individuals,” Herring said.
The Secret Service’s Office of Professional Responsibility is investigating the incident.
This is a developing story.
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X @nataliealund.
