A U.S. Secret Service agent assigned to protect President Biden’s granddaughter, Naomi, opened fire overnight at attempted car break-in suspects in Washington, D.C., confirmed. The incident occurred on Sunday night in the Georgetown neighborhood of D.C., when Secret Service agents encountered three individuals breaking a window on a parked and unoccupied government vehicle, according to a statement obtained by [News Source].
During the encounter, a federal agent discharged a service weapon, and it is believed that no one was struck. The suspects quickly fled the scene in a red vehicle, and a regional lookout was issued to supporting units. The Secret Service stated that there was no threat to any protectees and that the incident is currently being investigated by the DC Metropolitan Police Department and the Secret Service.
The federal agent involved in the incident was assigned to protect Naomi Biden, the granddaughter of President Biden. Secret Service agents were accompanying Naomi Biden, who is the 29-year-old eldest daughter of Hunter Biden and his ex-wife Kathleen Buhle. They noticed the three individuals attempting to break into a parked and unmarked Secret Service SUV in the Georgetown neighborhood.
Carjackings and car thefts have been on the rise in Washington, D.C., with over 750 carjackings and 6,000 reports of stolen vehicles reported this year alone. In a separate incident, U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar, a Democrat from Texas, was carjacked near the Capitol last month but was not physically harmed.
Violent crime in Washington has also seen a significant increase, with a rise of over 40% compared to last year. In February, U.S. Representative Angie Craig, a Democrat from Minnesota, was assaulted in her apartment building, sustaining bruises while escaping serious injury.
The incident involving the Secret Service agent firing at car break-in suspects highlights the ongoing security challenges faced in Washington, D.C. The rise in carjackings, stolen vehicles, and overall violent crime has raised concerns among residents and officials alike. As investigations into the incident continue, authorities are working to address these issues and ensure the safety of both residents and protectees.
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