Secret Service brokers defending Biden’s granddaughter open fireplace when 3 folks attempt to break into SUV
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secret Service brokers defending President Joe Biden’s granddaughter opened fireplace after three folks tried to interrupt into an unmarked Secret Service automobile within the nation’s capital, a legislation enforcement official informed The Related Press.
The brokers, assigned to guard Naomi Biden, had been out together with her within the Georgetown neighborhood late Sunday night time after they noticed the three folks breaking a window of the parked and unoccupied SUV, the official stated. The official couldn’t talk about particulars of the investigation publicly and spoke to the AP on Monday on the situation of anonymity.
One of many brokers opened fireplace, however nobody was struck by the gunfire, the Secret Service stated in an announcement. The three folks had been seen fleeing in a crimson automobile, and the Secret Service stated it put out a regional bulletin to Metropolitan Police to be looking out for it.
Washington has seen a major rise within the variety of carjackings and automobile thefts this 12 months. Police have reported greater than 750 carjackings this 12 months and greater than 6,000 studies of stolen autos within the district. U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas was carjacked near the Capitol final month by three armed assailants, who stole his automobile however did not bodily hurt him.
Violent crime in Washington has additionally been on the rise this 12 months, up greater than 40% in contrast with final 12 months. In February, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota was assaulted in her apartment building, struggling bruises whereas escaping critical damage.
