DC Police Officer Investigated Over Alleged Death Threat Remark about First Lady

From [HERE] and [HERE] Authorities were investigating a Washington police officer on Thursday over a possibly threatening remark he allegedly made about first lady Michelle Obama, reports said.

The unidentified officer assigned to a motorcade detail was speaking with colleagues on Wednesday about potential threats against the Obamas and allegedly made a comment about shooting Mrs. Obama, The Washington Post reported, citing police sources. The Huffington Post reported that the unnamed officer showed off a picture of a gun on his cellphone during morning roll call on Wednesday, July 11, 2012. He allegedly claimed he would use that gun to shoot Michelle Obama. The Secret Service has been notified of the alleged incident, and the incident is under investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department Internal Affairs Division.

NBC's Washington affiliate quoted Police Chief Cathy Lanier as saying there was conflicting information about what actually was said and that the department's internal affairs unit was investigating.

A Secret Service spokesman said the agency was aware of the incident and was taking "appropriate follow-up steps." The agency would not provide more details.

The White House had no immediate comment.