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, authorities reported. The incident, categorized as a 'negligent discharge' of his firearm, occurred in the morning around 9 a.m. while the agent was traveling in an unmarked vehicle. Fortunately, Biden was not in the area at the time. According to Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi, other law enforcement officers came to the aid of the injured agent, who was subsequently taken to a local hospital for treatment. He is currently in stable condition. Philadelphia Police Officer Tanya Little provided details regarding the shooting. Heather Redfern, the public affairs manager for the city’s Department of Aviation, confirmed that airport operations were not affected by the incident.