Soldier Sues Secret Service Over Stray Bullet | Baltimore News

A 25-year-old active-duty soldier, Benjamin Del Real Jr., is suing the Secret Service after being critically wounded by a stray bullet during a White House shooting. The bullet, allegedly fired during a chaotic exchange with agents, shattered his digestive system and forced emergency surgery. Seeking $25 million, Del Real’s legal team accuses the agency of negligence and failure to protect civilians. His sister described the harrowing moment she saw him bleeding — calling it the scariest of her life. While the Secret Service won’t comment on the pending lawsuit, ballistics remain under investigation, and federal immunity may not shield them here — especially if negligence is proven. Del Real, still recovering, faces a lifetime of medical challenges at just 25. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1b7837d29fd7ba30