A Secret Service special agent assigned to former first lady Jill Biden’s security detail was hospitalized Friday morning after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at Philadelphia International Airport.
The incident occurred shortly before 8:45 a.m. while the agent was on duty and handling a service weapon inside an unmarked Chevrolet SUV.
According to the Philadelphia Police Department, the vehicle was located near the 1 PIA Way access point and the Pennsylvania Tower at the time of the discharge.
The agent suffered a non-life-threatening injury to the leg and was transported to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in stable condition after receiving initial medical assistance at the airport. Former first lady Jill Biden was present at the airport during the time of the shooting but was not in the immediate vicinity and remained unharmed.
No other injuries were reported to bystanders or airport personnel, and the incident did not disrupt travel operations.
U.S. Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi confirmed the discharge was accidental and stated that the agency’s Office of Professional Responsibility will investigate the matter.
