A 25-year-old man from Kansas, Benjamin Del Real, Jr., who was injured during a shootout involving Secret Service agents and an unrelated armed individual near the White House in the spring, is pursuing legal action against the Secret Service. His attorneys announced during a press conference on July 21, 2026, that they intend to file an administrative claim citing alleged negligence by the federal agency.
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Man injured in shooting near White House files legal claim against Secret Service
Benjamin Del Real, Jr., a Kansas resident injured in a shootout near the White House, is filing a legal claim against the Secret Service. His attorneys allege negligence on the part of the agency during the incident that occurred in the spring of 2026.
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