w the shooter, about 20 yards closer to a Secret Service outpost, take out a gun and fire several rounds at their booth, prompting agents to return  a hail of gunfire,  Murphy said.

The shooter, 21-year-old Nasire Best, was killed.

Del Real pulled his father to the ground and dragged him behind a concrete barrier, saving his life, but a bullet struck Del Real in the stomach, causing him  life-threatening injuries,  Murphy said. He underwent an emergency surgery, then again two days later to remove the bullet, and is due for a third surgery next month. Doctors had to remove parts of his colon and small intestine.

Del Real, who joined the Army a year and a half ago, said he is  without a doubt, concerned  about his ability to continue a military career.

 He's a young man, he's 25 years old, and he's had part of his digestive system taken out,  Murphy said.  It's not going to get any better from here.