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Law Firm Sues Secret Service Over Soldier Shooting

7/25/2026

Summary

Clifford Law Sues

Clifford Law Offices sued U.S. Secret Service over Benjamin Del Real’s shooting near the White House on Memorial Day weekend.
Secret Service officers returned fire, killing the suspect, after a man drew a weapon at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue checkpoint and fired, officer who hit Del Real remaining unidentified.
Spokesperson Nate Herring declined comment, referring questions to U.S. Attorney’s Office, noting that Metropolitan Police Department said investigation remains ongoing.

Summary

Murphy Warns

Nasire Best, a 21-year-old shooter, was killed by Secret Service fire.
Army specialist Benjamin Del Real, 25, said he is without a doubt concerned about remaining in the military after part of his digestive system was removed.
Lieutenant Colonel Michael Murphy warned that Benjamin Del Real’s medical issues are not going to get any better from here, raising questions about the Army’s ability to retain soldiers with serious health complications.

History

Historical Context

Since Francisco Martin Duran fired 29 rounds at the White House in October 1994, the Secret Service has faced periodic attacks, most recently when Oscar Ortega-Hernandez struck the second floor with seven bullets on November 11 2011. Each incident spurred internal reviews and policy changes, and the ongoing new lawsuit revives that legacy of federal-force accountability.

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Clifford Law Sues

Clifford Law Offices sued U.S. Secret Service over Benjamin Del Real’s shooting near the White House on Memorial Day weekend.
Secret Service officers returned fire, killing the suspect, after a man drew a weapon at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue checkpoint and fired, officer who hit Del Real remaining unidentified.
Spokesperson Nate Herring declined comment, referring questions to U.S. Attorney’s Office, noting that Metropolitan Police Department said investigation remains ongoing.

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