Soldier Sues Secret Service Over Stray Bullet | Raleigh News

A 25-year-old active-duty soldier, Benjamin Del Real Jr., is suing the Secret Service for $25 million after being critically wounded by a stray bullet during a White House shooting. The incident, which occurred while he was visiting D.C. with his family, left him requiring emergency surgery and the removal of parts of his digestive system. His legal team blames Secret Service negligence for failing to protect bystanders, filing a federal tort claim as the agency typically enjoys immunity. The shooter, Nasire Best, was killed by agents during the confrontation, and ballistics reports remain pending. Del Real’s sister described the harrowing scene, calling it the scariest moment of her life, while Del Real himself saved his father’s life during the chaos. The Secret Service has declined to comment, referring questions to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, as Del Real faces long-term recovery and life-altering injuries. 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/2705aa2329363dca