A Secret Service recruit who was supposed to begin training at the agency this month killed his 16-year-old brother on New Year’s Eve.
Broward County, Florida, Sheriffs and Tamarac Fire Rescue responded to a home where a teen was suffering from a gunshot wound.
Another woman also suffered a graze wound.
The victim, identified as 16-year-old Orlando Wedderburn, was airlifted to Broward Health Medical Center and later pronounced dead, CBS reported.
After being detained for questioning, the shooter, later identified as a Secret Service recruit, was released after he claimed the fatal shooting was in self-defense.
No charges have been filed yet. It is unclear if the Broward County State Attorney’s Office intends to file charges.
Local media also reported on the fatal shooting last week.
According to Real Clear Politics, the Secret Service has opened an investigation into the shooting.
“The United States Secret Service is aware of an open investigation by the Broward County Sheriff’s Office that involves a recently hired special agent trainee, who was awaiting entry into an upcoming training academy,” the Secret Service said in a statement to Real Clear Politics.
“This is an extremely tragic situation, and we are fully cooperating with the Broward Sheriff’s Office as they lead this investigation.”
“Once completed, the results of the independent review will be presented to the Florida State Attorney’s Office,” the agency continued.
“Any additional questions related to the investigation itself should be directed to the Broward Sheriff’s Office. The employee under investigation has been placed on administrative leave as the process moves forward,” they said.
SECRET SERVICE EXCLUSIVE and #Breaking:
Secret Service recruit claims self defense in brother’s New Year’s Eve killing.
Prosecutors are waiting to decide whether to file criminal charges while dectectives investigate the death of the 16-year-old boy.
The shooting comes…
— Susan Crabtree (@susancrabtree) January 9, 2026
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