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BeyondGeography

(41,093 posts)
Fri Mar 27, 2026, 01:36 PM Friday

Secret Service agent shoots himself in leg while escorting Jill Biden at Philadelphia International Airport

A Secret Service agent shot and wounded himself in the leg while guarding former first lady Jill Biden at Philadelphia International Airport on Friday, according to the agency and a report.

The on-duty agent’s gun went off around 8:30 a.m. while helping escort former President Joe Biden’s wife at the busy travel hub, sources told KYW Newsradio.

The agent suffered a non-life-threatening injury following the “negligent discharge” that took place while he was handling his service weapon, said Secret Service spokesperson Nate Herring.

“There was no impact to the protectee’s movement, and they were not present at the time of the incident,” Herring said.

There were no other reported injuries, and the agent is at a hospital in stable condition.

https://nypost.com/2026/03/27/us-news/secret-service-agents-shoots-himself-while-escorting-jill-biden-at-philadelphia-airport/


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Secret Service agent shoots himself in leg while escorting Jill Biden at Philadelphia International Airport (Original Post) BeyondGeography Friday OP
Agent Cheddar Bob? Lokee11 Friday #1
Hope he recovers fully orangecrush Friday #2
According to the article, he was sitting in a stopped (parked?) niyad Friday #10
Agree orangecrush Friday #14
Barney did what? Take his gun and bullet, Andy. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Friday #3
I can't even imagine... Escape Friday #4
Whatever shooting off his mouth response will be,you can count on him winding up shooting HIMSELF in the foot BattleRow Friday #6
I am most glad that a stray bullet didn't hit Mrs. Biden. Marie Marie Friday #5
Yes, MOST glad... most definitely! liberalla Friday #7
He wasn't carrying a Glock, by any chance? jmowreader Friday #8
Maybe a Sig Aviation Pro Friday #11
So this agent shot himself in the leg while sitting in a stopped (parked?) niyad Friday #9
I'm glad this wasn't more serious MustLoveBeagles Friday #12
Let's just hope the next Democratic President is rich enough to hire his own security. AZ8theist Friday #13
Wonder Yeller Friday #15
She wasn't present but MAGATs will say she shot him - yaas tackled him to the ground UTUSN Friday #16

niyad

(132,302 posts)
10. According to the article, he was sitting in a stopped (parked?)
Fri Mar 27, 2026, 04:07 PM
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vehicle outside the terminal. I gather that Dr. Biden was not nearby.

I would like a source better than the NY post.

Escape

(467 posts)
4. I can't even imagine...
Fri Mar 27, 2026, 03:34 PM
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what low class, sophomoric, disgusting comment the Orange Cadaver will offer in response.

BattleRow

(2,445 posts)
6. Whatever shooting off his mouth response will be,you can count on him winding up shooting HIMSELF in the foot
Fri Mar 27, 2026, 03:38 PM
Friday

jmowreader

(53,180 posts)
8. He wasn't carrying a Glock, by any chance?
Fri Mar 27, 2026, 03:58 PM
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Enough people have shot themselves with Glocks the Glock community has a name for it.

niyad

(132,302 posts)
9. So this agent shot himself in the leg while sitting in a stopped (parked?)
Fri Mar 27, 2026, 04:03 PM
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car? I cannot wait to hearr the explanation for this one. Thank goodness Dr. Biden does no seem to have been nearby.

On the other hand, this is the NY post. Any other reports on this?

AZ8theist

(7,352 posts)
13. Let's just hope the next Democratic President is rich enough to hire his own security.
Fri Mar 27, 2026, 04:20 PM
Friday

Because I'm really starting to doubt the level of competence in the DOJ right now.
The harm that the orange turd and mushroom sucking Pammy are doing may be irrepairable.

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