In a brazen incident in Washington, D.C.'s Georgetown neighborhood, Secret Service agents protecting President Joe Biden's granddaughter, Naomi Biden, opened fire when three individuals attempted to break into an unmarked Secret Service vehicle, according to a law enforcement official.

The agents were accompanying Naomi Biden shortly before midnight on Sunday when they noticed the suspects breaking a window of the parked and unoccupied government SUV. In response, a federal agent discharged a service weapon, although it is believed that no one was injured in the incident.

Anthony Guglielmi, Chief of Communications for the United States Secret Service, confirmed that there was no immediate threat to protectees and announced that an investigation into the matter had been initiated by the DC Metropolitan Police Department and the Secret Service.

Following the break-in attempt, the perpetrators swiftly fled the scene in a red-colored vehicle. A regional lookout has been issued to support law enforcement units in apprehending the suspects.

Incidents of car theft and carjacking have surged in the nation's capital this year. As per the online crime data published by the D.C. Police Department, there have been a staggering 6,112 reports of motor vehicle thefts in the district so far, showing a disconcerting 98% increase compared to last year's statistics for the same timeframe. Additionally, there have been 863 reported carjacking offenses, with 635 of them involving firearms. Furthermore, violent crime in the district has experienced a significant 39% rise this year.

This recent incident highlights the ongoing safety concerns in Washington, as multiple public figures have fallen victim to similar criminal acts. In October, U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar from Texas was carjacked near the Capitol by three armed assailants, who stole his vehicle but refrained from inflicting physical harm. Another incident occurred in February when U.S. Representative Angie Craig from Minnesota was assaulted in the elevator of her Washington apartment building.

The rising crime rates in the district have prompted numerous businesses to shut down due to safety concerns. The District of Columbia continues to grapple with addressing these alarming trends, while law enforcement agencies intensify their efforts to ensure the safety and security of both residents and public officials.