Secret Service Agent Recovering After Accidentally Shooting Himself in DC
A US Secret Service (USSS) agent accidentally shot himself while on duty in Washington, DC on Saturday.
The USSS confirmed that one of its agents suffered a “negligent discharge” of his weapon, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries.
WUSA9 reported that the agent was promptly hospitalized, and fortunately, no other individuals were harmed in the incident.
The agency has remained tight-lipped about the specific circumstances surrounding the accidental shooting, however.
In response to this alarming event, the Secret Service Office of Professional Responsibility has announced plans to launch a thorough investigation.
The USSS confirmed that one of its agents suffered a “negligent discharge” of his weapon, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries.
WUSA9 reported that the agent was promptly hospitalized, and fortunately, no other individuals were harmed in the incident.
The agency has remained tight-lipped about the specific circumstances surrounding the accidental shooting, however.
In response to this alarming event, the Secret Service Office of Professional Responsibility has announced plans to launch a thorough investigation.
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