Secret Service agents protecting President Joe Biden's granddaughter opened fire after three people tried to break into an unmarked Secret Service vehicle in the nation's capital, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.
One of the agents opened fire, but no one was struck by the gunfire, the Secret Service said in a statement.
The three people were seen fleeing in a red car, and the Secret Service said it put out a regional bulletin to Metropolitan Police to be on the lookout for it.
Washington has seen a significant rise in the number of carjackings and car thefts this year.
In February, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota was assaulted in her apartment building, suffering bruises while escaping serious injury.
Persons:
Joe Biden's, Naomi Biden, Henry Cuellar, Angie Craig of Minnesota
Organizations:
Associated Press, Service, Metropolitan Police, Police, U.S . Rep, Capitol
Locations:
Georgetown, Washington, Henry Cuellar of Texas