Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden accidentally shoots himself at Philadelphia airport

2026-03-28 - 14:50

WASHINGTON — A U.S. Secret Service agent assigned to former first lady Jill Biden’s protective detail accidentally shot himself at Philadelphia International Airport on Friday morning, the agency said.The Secret Service said the agent suffered a non-life-threatening injury from a negligent discharge while handling a service weapon.The incident occurred shortly after 8:30 a.m. during a protective assignment. The agency said the protectee was not present at the time and there was no impact on movements.No other injuries were reported. The agent was transported to a nearby hospital and is in stable condition.The Secret Service said its Office of Professional Responsibility will review the circumstances surrounding the incident.An official familiar with the matter said the former first lady was at the airport at the time but was not near the location of the incident.