Break-in attempt at Secret Service vehicle near President Biden’s granddaughter in DC.
According to an official source speaking to The Associated Press, Secret Service agents tasked with protecting Naomi Biden, President Joe Biden’s granddaughter, took action when three individuals attempted to break into an unmarked Secret Service vehicle in Washington, D.C. The incident occurred late Sunday night in the Georgetown neighborhood while the agents were accompanying Naomi Biden. Upon noticing the trio attempting to break a window of the unoccupied SUV, one of the agents discharged a firearm in response. Fortunately, no one was hit by the gunfire, as confirmed by the Secret Service in a statement. The individuals fled the scene in a red car, prompting the Secret Service to issue a regional bulletin to alert the Metropolitan Police.
Following the incident, the Metropolitan Police Department initiated an investigation, in line with standard procedure for police shootings in the city. They have announced that the United States Attorney’s Office will independently review the facts and evidence related to the case. The context of this attempted break-in comes amid a concerning surge in carjackings and vehicle thefts in Washington, with reports of over 750 carjackings and more than 6,000 stolen vehicle incidents in the district this year alone.
Highlighting the broader trend of escalating violent crime in the nation’s capital, statistics reveal a staggering increase of over 40% compared to the previous year. Incidents such as the recent assault on U.S. Rep. Angie Craig in her apartment building, resulting in bruises but no severe harm, and the carjacking of U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar near the Capitol by armed assailants last month, underscore the urgency of addressing these escalating safety concerns.
These unsettling occurrences underscore the pressing need for heightened security measures and strategies to address the escalating rates of crime, particularly in the context of increased violence and brazen criminal activities observed within Washington, D.C. The safety and protection of public figures, alongside addressing the broader community safety concerns, remain pivotal in ensuring the well-being of residents and visitors within the nation’s capital.
