"A U.S. Secret Service agent assigned to protect former first lady Jill Biden accidentally shot himself in the leg at Philadelphia International Airport on Friday."
"The agent was traveling in an unmarked car when he accidentally discharged his gun shortly before 9 a.m., said Philadelphia Police Officer Tanya Little."
"Other law enforcement officers came to assist the injured agent, who was taken to a local hospital. He is being treated for his injuries and was in stable condition."
"Airport operations were not affected, said Heather Redfern, public affairs manager for the city's Department of Aviation."
A U.S. Secret Service agent accidentally shot himself in the leg at Philadelphia International Airport during a negligent discharge of his firearm. The incident occurred while the agent was traveling in an unmarked car. He was taken to a local hospital and is in stable condition. Authorities confirmed that Jill Biden was not in the area at the time of the incident, and airport operations remained unaffected following the event.
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