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Benjamin Del Real Jr., a 25-year-old Kansas man, was injured in a shootout between Secret Service agents and an unrelated armed individual near the White House this spring. His attorneys announced on Tuesday that they will file an administrative claim against the Secret Service, alleging negligence by the federal agency. The incident occurred during an exchange of gunfire near the White House complex, and Del Real was caught in the crossfire as an innocent bystander. The legal action seeks to hold the Secret Service accountable for failing to prevent the situation or protect civilians in the vicinity. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of security protocols around high-profile government sites.
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A Kansas man injured in a shootout between Secret Service agents and an unrelated armed individual near the White House this spring is pursuing legal action against the federal agency, alleging negligence.
Attorneys for 25-year-old Benjamin Del Real, Jr., announced during a press conference on Tuesday that they would file an administrative claim against the Secret Service.
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Bystander Injured in White House Shooting Pursues Legal Claim Against Secret Service