Bystander injured in shooting near White House pursuing legal claim against Secret Service

Benjamin Del Real, Jr., a bystander caught in a shooting between Secret Service agents and another armed person near the White House, is now seeking legal action against the federal agency, claiming they were negligent. His attorneys announced plans to file a claim, citing the incident this spring. This lawsuit could highlight potential lapses in Secret Service protocols and could have broader implications for how federal agencies handle security and public safety interactions. It's a significant case that could lead to changes in how such incidents are managed in the future.