Bystander severely wounded outside White House says Secret Service failed him
Summary
A 25-year-old active-duty soldier, Benjamin Del Real Jr., was seriously injured by a bullet during a gunfire incident near the White House in May 2026. He is suing the Secret Service for $25 million, claiming they failed to protect him properly during the shooting.Key Facts
- The shooting happened on May 23, 2026, outside the White House.
- Gunman Nasire Best fired shots near a Secret Service post; Secret Service agents returned fire and killed him.
- Benjamin Del Real Jr. was hit in the stomach by a stray bullet and had part of his digestive system removed.
- Del Real was visiting Washington D.C. with his family and was taking pictures by the White House when the shooting occurred.
- Del Real filed a $25 million claim against the Secret Service under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
- The Secret Service has not confirmed if one of their agents fired the bullet that struck Del Real.
- The police investigation into the shooting and the bullet's origin is still ongoing.
- Federal law usually protects government agencies from lawsuits but allows some exceptions for negligence.
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