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Secret Service Agent Injured in Accidental Shooting in Northwest D.C. on Saturday Night

Sep 22, 2024, 11:46 AM

A U.S. Secret Service agent accidentally shot himself on Saturday night in a quiet neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C. The incident occurred around 7:45 p.m. on 32nd St NW and Fessenden St NW. The agent suffered a non-life-threatening injury from a negligent discharge while handling a service weapon. He was transported to the hospital with a minor injury and is expected to survive. No other injuries were reported. The U.S. Secret Service's Office of Professional Responsibility is investigating the incident. The information was provided by Lt. Paul Mayhair, Public Information Officer of the USSS Uniformed Division.