More than 50 police officers were hurt at pro-Trump riot at the Capitol that also kil | 2021-01-08 22:57:20 (Visits: 683 Times) |  | | Image:UPDATED THU, JAN 7 202112:58 PM EST
At least 50 police officers were injured in the Capitol riot that also killed four people after supporters of President Trump invaded the building to prevent the confirmation of Joe Biden’s electoral victory.The deaths included a woman who was shot. Another woman and two men died from “medical emergencies,” according to police.More than an hour after Wednesday’s rioting began, Trump urged his supporters to remain peaceful, asserting that “WE are the Party of Law & Order.”At least 50 police officers were injured in the Capitol riot that also killed four people after supporters of President Donald Trump invaded the building to prevent the confirmation of Joe Biden’s electoral victory.One woman was shot by a police officer, while another woman and two men died from “medical emergencies,” police said. Authorities later identified the woman who was shot as Ashli Babbitt, described in media reports as a pro-Trump, 35-year-old California native and Air Force veteran.“As protesters were forcing their way toward the House Chamber where Members of Congress were sheltering in place, a sworn USCP employee discharged their service weapon, striking an adult female,” said U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund said in a statement Thursday. “Medical assistance was rendered immediately, and the female was transported to the hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries.” Based on Capitol Police policy, the officer has been placed on administrative leave pending investigation, he said.Metropolitan Police Department Chief Robert Contee said investigators are trying to determine details of the three other deaths.“This is a tragic incident and I send my condolences to the victims’ family and friends,” Contee said.................. |
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