An agent with the U.S. Secret Service who protects former First Lady Jill Biden wounded himself when his weapon accidentally fired at Philadelphia International Airport on Friday morning, officials confirmed.
The former First Lady was not present when the agent sustained his injury during what Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi described as a “negligent discharge” of the officer’s weapon. Philadelphia Police Officer Tanya Little reported that preliminary information indicates the agent was inside an unmarked vehicle when his firearm accidentally went off around 9 a.m.
Fellow law enforcement personnel responded to help the wounded agent, who was transported to a nearby medical facility for treatment. Guglielmi confirmed the agent remains in stable condition while receiving care for his injuries.
Airport operations continued normally throughout the incident, according to Heather Redfern, who serves as public affairs manager for Philadelphia’s Department of Aviation.
