Secret Service Uniformed Officer Accidentally Shoots Self On Duty

A Secret Service Uniformed Division officer suffered a self-inflicted, non-life-threatening injury on duty Saturday in the “negligent discharge” of a service weapon, the division told HuffPost on Monday.

Some media reports initially said it was a Secret Service special agent involved in the incident but a spokesperson for the uniformed division clarified the matter.

“There are no reported injuries to any other individuals and the officer was evaluated at an area hospital,” a spokesperson said. “The Secret Service’s Office of Professional Responsibility will be reviewing the facts and circumstances of this incident.”

Special agents, either undercover or like the ones in suits often surrounding the president, focus on protecting top U.S. and visiting officials. Secret Service uniformed officers wear obvious law enforcement gear and protect the facilities and venues secured for those officials.