Secret Service Agent Injures Himself in Accidental Shooting at Airport
“An on-duty US Secret Service special agent suffered a non-life-threatening injury from a negligent discharge while handling a service weapon,” spokesperson Nate Herring said in a statement.
The agency indicated that the incident took place shortly after 8:30 a.m. during a routine protective assignment. Officials confirmed that the protectee was not present at the time and that the event did not disrupt any scheduled movements.
No additional injuries were reported, and the agent was transported to a nearby hospital, where he is currently in stable condition, according to the statement.
The Secret Service’s Office of Professional Responsibility has been tasked with investigating the circumstances surrounding the accidental discharge.
An official familiar with the situation clarified that the former first lady was at the airport during the incident but was not in the vicinity when it occurred, as stated by reports.
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