Secret Service agents assigned to protect Naomi Biden opened fire at three people attempting to break into a car at her home (Picture: REX)

Three people were shot at by US Secret Service agents outside the home of President Joe Biden’s granddaughter in Washington.

The shooting took place late on Sunday night in the capital’s Georgetown neighborhood. The agents were assigned to protect Naomi Biden, the president’s granddaughter.

The agents were returning home with Biden when they witnessed three individuals attempt to break into an unoccupied SUV parked outside.

One agent opened fire on the would-be carjackers, who fled in a red car.

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The shooting took place late on Sunday night in the capital’s Georgetown neighborhood.