This image released by ABC shows first lady Michelle Obama on the morning program "Good Morning America," Tuesday, May 29, 2012 in New York (AP Photo/ABC, Ida Mae Astute)

A Washington D.C. police officer who was serving as an escort for White House officials was reportedly heard marking threatening comments about first lady Michelle Obama. He alleged said he would shoot Mrs. Obama and “then used his phone to retrieve a picture of the firearm he said he would use.” The Washington Post reports:

A D.C. police officer who worked as a motorcycle escort for White House officials and other dignitaries was moved to administrative duty Wednesday after he allegedly was overheard making threatening comments toward Michelle Obama, according to several police officials.

The police department’s Internal Affairs Division is investigating the alleged comments and notified the U.S. Secret Service Wednesday, said the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to give details of the investigation.

The motorman allegedly made the comments Wednesday morning as several officers from the Special Operations Division discussed threats against the Obamas. It was not immediately clear where the alleged conversation took place or exactly how many officers took part in the conversation.

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