US Secret Service agent robbed at gunpoint during Biden trip to California
SUMMARY
An off-duty U.S. Secret Service agent was robbed at gunpoint in Tustin, California, on Saturday, June 15th, around 9:30 p.m. The agent's bag was stolen during the incident, prompting him to discharge his weapon, though the suspect managed to escape.
STORY
Biden's Secret Service Agent Robbed at Gunpoint in Crime-Ridden California
According to Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi, the agent was returning from a work assignment when his bag was stolen. The agent fired his service weapon during the robbery, but it is unknown if the assailants were struck. The agent was not injured in the incident. Police have recovered some of the agent's belongings and are continuing their investigation. Authorities are searching for a 2004-2006 silver Infiniti FX35 in connection with the robbery. The Secret Service stated that the criminal investigation remains open and active. Tustin Police said in their press release that "there is no known threat to the public" at this time.
Full statement from the United States Secret Service
"A member of the U.S. Secret Service was the victim of an armed robbery in Tustin, California late Saturday when returning from a work assignment. The employee discharged their service weapon during the incident but unknown if the assailants were struck. We are thankful that the employee did not sustain any injuries.
This remains an open and active criminal investigation and any additional comments must come from the primary investigative agency which is the Tustin Police Department. Anyone with additional information about the incident is encouraged to call the Tustin Police Department Detective Melendrez at 714-573-3372"
— Secret Service director of communications Anthony Guglielmi
Full statement from the Tustin Police Department
