Key Points:
- U.S. Secret Service agent robbed at gunpoint in Tustin, CA.
- The incident occurred during President Biden’s visit to Los Angeles.
- The agent was unharmed but fired his weapon during the robbery.
- Police recovered some stolen items but have not found the suspect.
- Biden and Obama held a successful fundraiser in LA, raising over $30 million.
A U.S. Secret Service agent was robbed at gunpoint while President Joe Biden was visiting Los Angeles over the weekend, the Associated Press reported on Tuesday, June 18.
Incident details
The robbery occurred on Saturday night, June 15, in a residential community in Tustin. The Secret Service agent was returning from work when he was confronted by an armed individual. According to Tustin Police Department, the agent had his bag stolen at gunpoint but was not injured during the incident. The agent fired his gun during the confrontation, though the identity of the agent has not been disclosed.
Search for the suspect
As of Monday, police had not apprehended a suspect. Some of the agent’s stolen belongings were recovered in the vicinity. A silver Infiniti FX35 was reported leaving the scene, and police are seeking public assistance in identifying the suspect. Authorities have assured that there is no ongoing public threat.
Biden’s fundraiser event
President Biden was in Los Angeles for a high-profile fundraising event, co-hosted by former President Barack Obama. The event raised over $30 million for Biden’s reelection campaign, showcasing the campaign’s strength despite Biden’s low approval ratings and concerns about his age. Democrats have traditionally relied on the liberal Los Angeles area for substantial financial support.
The Biden campaign aimed to use the star-studded event to project momentum and resilience as they prepare for the upcoming election.
Public appeal
Tustin Police are requesting anyone with information about the incident to come forward to help identify the suspect involved in the armed robbery of the Secret Service agent.
For more details on this developing story, stay tuned to our updates.