‘We would have been jailed’: Internet erupts as Secret Service shoots robbers near Naomi Biden’s home
WASHINGTON, DC: Secret Service agents protecting President Joe Biden’s granddaughter, Naomi Biden, opened fire after three suspects attempted to break into an unmarked Secret Service vehicle in Georgetown, Washington, DC, on the night of Sunday, November 12.
The incident sparked a heated debate online, with some users criticizing the officers’ use of force and others defending their actions.
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How did the suspects break into Naomi Biden’s car?
The agents, responsible for protecting Naomi Biden, 29, and Hunter Biden’s daughter, were with her in the Georgetown neighborhood.
They shot three suspects as they smashed the window of the parked and unoccupied SUV, the secret service said in a statement, reported by the Daily Mail.
Around 11:58 p.m., one of the officers opened fire, but no one was hit by the gunfire.
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The three people were seen fleeing in a red car and the Secret Service said it had issued a regional bulletin for the Metropolitan Police to be on the lookout.
“During this encounter, a federal agent discharged a service weapon and it is believed that no one was hit,” the Secret Service said.
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“The offenders immediately fled the scene in a red vehicle and a regional lookout was sent to support units,” the statement added.
“There was no threat to the protected persons” and the Washington Metropolitan Police and Secret Service are investigating the incident, he said.
Naomi Biden enjoys Secret Service protection as a member of the first family
Naomi Biden is President Biden’s eldest granddaughter and a lawyer in Washington, DC. She benefits from the protection of the secret services as a member of the first family.
She is the daughter of Hunter Biden and his first wife Kathleen Buhle.
Naomi married Peter Neal who also works as a lawyer in Washington DC. They had stayed at the White House after their marriage, but now have their own home in the city.
It is unclear whether Naomi Biden heard the shooting, but she was informed of the incident afterward, as ABC reports citing sources.
Internet users react to the shooting
Some Internet users reacted on X in response to a post mentioning the incident that occurred near Naomi’s house.
One user wrote: “’I opened fire’ but no one was shot or apprehended. This looks like an effective security service…”‘
A second user wrote: “Another example of good guys with guns saving the day. Every home in America should have armed security! »
Another wrote: “I’m glad she’s okay, just shows everyone needs to stay aware.” »
“I opened fire,” but no one was shot or apprehended. This looks like an effective security service…
– Joseph Pino (@JosephPino_) November 13, 2023
Another example of the good guys with guns saving the day. Every home in America should have armed security! 😘
– Charles Elevator 🛗 (@coopsimms) November 13, 2023
I’m glad she’s okay, it just goes to show that everyone needs to stay aware
— Jeff G. USA Patriot (@jlgusa) November 13, 2023
Some users question double standards by Secret Service who shot suspects trying to hijack Naomi Biden
One user asked: “How can you support policies that create this kind of anarchy and still think that won’t be the result?” »
Another user said: “And if I did this for someone who broke into my car I would be in jail immediately.” Guaranteed.”
Another user commented, “And yet in most coastal states you go to jail for shooting someone who was trying to break into your car. Rules for you but not for me. Ed, what do you think of this?
How can you support policies that create this kind of anarchy and still think that won’t be the result?
— BoilingPoint Live (@RealBPL) November 13, 2023
And if I did that for someone who broke into my car, I’d be in jail immediately. Guaranteed.
– TheLastDon (@TheLastDon222) November 13, 2023
And yet, in most coastal states, you go to jail for shooting someone who was trying to break into your car. Rules for you but not for me. Ed, what do you think of this?
– Master C-Man (@Master_Cman) November 13, 2023
Some users doubted the motive of the suspects
Another user said: “What a crazy time. This is getting crazy. Another user wrote: “I bet they had no idea what car they were breaking into. This is common in the DC area.
Another user wrote: “Yes, definitely. I’m glad she’s okay. The political environment is still quite bad, perhaps security should be strengthened a little more.”
Another wrote: “Is it okay to open fire on suspected car thieves? This seems extreme. Another asked: “That’s a good result. I wonder what the motive was? »
What a crazy time. It’s getting crazy
— Hot Takes (@Hot_Takes10) November 13, 2023
Yes definitely. I’m glad she’s okay. The political environment is still quite bad, perhaps security should be strengthened a little more.
— Jim Goodloe (@jgoodloejapan) November 13, 2023
Is it OK to open fire on suspected car thieves? This seems extreme.
– super (@superman5142) November 13, 2023
Is it OK to open fire on suspected car thieves? This seems extreme.
– super (@superman5142) November 13, 2023
This is a good result
I wonder what the motive was? 🤔
– Kristara (@kristara0) November 13, 2023
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