Soldier Sues Secret Service Over Stray Bullet | Raleigh News

Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 22, 2026 · 1m

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…