A member of the Secret Service detail protecting Dr. Jill Biden wounded himself Friday morning when his weapon accidentally fired near Philadelphia International Airport, authorities confirmed.
The incident took place shortly after 8:30 a.m. while the agent was riding in an unmarked SUV in the airport area, according to Philadelphia Police Department Cpl. Jasmine Colón-Reilly.
The agent sustained a gunshot wound to his leg when his firearm went off unintentionally, a source with knowledge of the situation reported. Medical teams quickly arrived at the scene and transported the injured agent to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he remains in stable condition with injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
Secret Service officials confirmed the accident occurred but did not specifically name Dr. Biden in their official response. The agency emphasized that the incident did not affect the protected individual’s schedule or safety.
“There was no impact to the protectee’s movement and they were not present at the time of the incident,” the Secret Service stated.
The agency’s Office of Professional Responsibility has announced it will conduct a thorough investigation into how the accidental discharge occurred.
The Secret Service handles protection duties for current and former presidents, vice presidents, their family members, and visiting foreign dignitaries, while also serving as a federal investigative agency.
