The latest information on the incident involving a Secret Service officer protecting Vice President Kamala Harris at Joint Base Andrews reveals that the officer was involved in a physical altercation with other agents. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 2024, before Vice President Harris arrived at the location. The officer in question was promptly removed from their assignment following the incident, and medical personnel were called to the scene.
The altercation reportedly began when the officer displayed behavior their colleagues found distressing. Attempts by a detail shift supervisor and special agent in charge to calm the situation were unsuccessful, leading to a physical altercation. It has been reported that the officer was armed during the incident, but the gun was secured in the holster until other agents physically restrained the officer and took the gun from their possession.
The officer involved in the altercation was removed from Vice President Harris' detail and subsequently hospitalized. The incident has raised concerns about the hiring process and the mental well-being of Secret Service agents. The Secret Service has taken the incident seriously, emphasizing the importance of the safety and health of their employees.
Vice President Harris was not at the scene when the altercation occurred and was not delayed in her travel plans as a result of the incident. The Secret Service has stated that they will not disclose further details about the incident, citing it as a "medical matter."