Secret Service agents protect Biden's granddaughter with firearm after car break-in

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Naomi Biden agents open fire after break-in they saw three people breaking the window of a Secret Service SUV in Washington.

Secret Service agents protecting Joe Biden's granddaughter opened fire after three men tried to break into an unmarked Secret Service vehicle in Washington. in the nation's capital, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.

Agents tasked with protecting Naomi Biden were with her in the Georgetown area late Sunday when they saw three people smashed the window of a parked, unoccupied SUV, the official said. The official could not publicly discuss details of the investigation and spoke to the AP on Monday on condition of anonymity.

One of the agents opened fire, but no one was injured. This is stated in a statement by the Secret Service. Three people were seen fleeing in a red car, and the Secret Service said it issued a regional bulletin for police to look for her.

Naomi Biden, 29, eldest daughter son of President Hunter. She's an attorney.

Car thefts and thefts have increased significantly in Washington this year. Police have reported more than 750 car thefts this year and more than 6,000 reports of stolen vehicles in the county. Congressman Henry Cuellar of Texas was carjacked near the Capitol last month by three armed assailants who stole his car but did not physically harm him.

Violent crimes also took place in Washington . growth this year, up more than 40% compared to last year. In February, Congresswoman Angie Craig of Minnesota was attacked in her apartment building and suffered bruises but escaped serious injury.