Secret Service agents protecting Hunter Biden’s daughter, Naomi Biden, opened fire on a group of suspects in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. early Sunday. This incident is not the first time the elite agency has been involved in law enforcement actions in the vicinity. Naomi Biden, who lives with her husband in the upscale neighborhood, has become a target of car break-ins that have been plaguing the community. Signs warning residents to not leave valuables in their vehicles have been posted around the area.
The shooting occurred just steps away from Naomi Biden’s home, where an off-duty officer had previously thwarted a robbery two years ago. The officer engaged in a shootout with the suspects, assisting in the arrest of one of them. It remains unclear whether the Secret Service was present on behalf of Biden during that incident.
Washington, like many other U.S. cities, is facing a rise in crime rates. Georgetown has experienced an increase in stolen vehicles and thefts from inside vehicles this year. Even U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar fell victim to a carjacking near his Washington apartment building.
Former Secret Service agent Thom Bolsch expressed concerns about the safety of Georgetown, stating that crime has been gradually infiltrating nicer neighborhoods due to protests demanding the defunding of police departments. With limited officers and the inability to enforce minor crimes, the situation has worsened.
The Secret Service agents involved in the shooting are subject to the same rules of engagement as other law enforcement officers. It is essential to determine whether the agent felt their life or the life of someone else was in danger to justify the shooting. The Secret Service stated that there was no threat to its protectees in this incident.
City police are currently conducting an investigation into the use of force by law enforcement during the shooting near Biden’s home. Georgetown residents and the community at large are concerned about their safety and the increasing crime rates in the area.
Overall, the incident highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in ensuring the safety of high-profile individuals and their families in a city struggling with rising crime.
