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Secret Service agent shoots himself in leg while escorting Jill Biden at PHL

SUMMARY

A Secret Service agent accidentally shot himself in the leg while escorting Jill Biden at Philadelphia International Airport.

The incident occurred around 8:40 a.m. on Friday, and the agent was hospitalized but is in stable condition.

There was a heavy police presence at the scene, with no reported injuries to others or disruptions to airport operations.

A spokesperson stated, “An on-duty U.S. Secret Service Special Agent suffered a non-life-threatening injury following a negligent discharge while handling a service weapon.”

The Secret Service will review the incident.


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