Slain Capitol Police Officer Will Lie In Honor In The Rotunda
3 years, 8 months ago

Slain Capitol Police Officer Will Lie In Honor In The Rotunda

NPR  

Slain Capitol Police Officer Will Lie In Honor In The Rotunda Enlarge this image toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images House and Senate Democratic leaders announced Tuesday that late U.S. Capitol Police Officer William "Billy" F. Evans, who was killed in the line of duty on April 2, will lie in honor in the United States Capitol rotunda. Sponsor Message "In giving his life to protect our Capitol and our Country, Officer Evans became a martyr for our democracy," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said in a joint statement. A statement from Evans' family on Tuesday called Evans "the best father, son, brother, and friend anyone could ever hope for." Sponsor Message U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who was killed in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, was also given the rare distinction of lying in honor in the Capitol rotunda on Feb. 3.

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Police who defended US Capitol during January 6 attack honoured
2 years ago

Police who defended US Capitol during January 6 attack honoured

Al Jazeera  

Law enforcement officers who defended the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, were honoured on Tuesday with Congressional Gold Medals nearly two years after they fought supporters of then-President Donald Trump in a brutal and bloody attack. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi praised the “heroes” as she opened the ceremony in the stately Capitol Rotunda, which was overrun in 2021 when …

Jan 6 hearing shows last video of Officer Sicknick before he died: ‘He was ghostly pale’
2 years, 6 months ago

Jan 6 hearing shows last video of Officer Sicknick before he died: ‘He was ghostly pale’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Video footage of Brian Sicknick, the police officer who would …

Fourth Officer Who Responded to Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Dies by Suicide
54 years, 11 months ago

Fourth Officer Who Responded to Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Dies by Suicide

Slate  

Another veteran District of Columbia police officer who responded to the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has died by suicide. DC Metropolitan Police Officer Gunther Hashida, who responded to the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, has taken his own life, the third policeman to die by suicide after facing the Jan 6 assault. He would have …

Four officers who warded off US Capitol attack died of suicide
3 years, 4 months ago

Four officers who warded off US Capitol attack died of suicide

Al Jazeera  

Two officers were reported to have taken their own lives in July while two others died days after the January 6 riot. The US District of Columbia’s police department has announced that two more police officers who responded to the January 6 riot at the United States Capitol have died by suicide, bringing to four the number of known suicides …

Capitol police opening field offices to address increased threats to lawmakers
3 years, 5 months ago

Capitol police opening field offices to address increased threats to lawmakers

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Six months after the Capitol attack, US Capitol Police announced …

Colorado Rep. Boebert: Bill lauding Capitol police political
3 years, 6 months ago

Colorado Rep. Boebert: Bill lauding Capitol police political

Associated Press  

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado was one of 21 members of Congress to vote against legislation this week to honor police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during and after the Jan. 6 insurrection, arguing that the Democratic-introduced bill was politically motivated. Boebert, a Republican and outspoken advocate of law enforcement, objected to the bill …

Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick Died Of Natural Causes, Medical Examiner Rules
3 years, 8 months ago

Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick Died Of Natural Causes, Medical Examiner Rules

NPR  

Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick Died Of Natural Causes, Medical Examiner Rules Enlarge this image toggle caption Demetrius Freeman/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Demetrius Freeman/Pool/AFP via Getty Images U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who engaged with pro-Trump rioters during the Jan. 6 insurrection, died of natural causes the day after the attack, Washington, D.C.'s chief medical examiner announced Monday. Sicknick …

Slain US Capitol Police officer honoured by Biden, lawmakers
3 years, 8 months ago

Slain US Capitol Police officer honoured by Biden, lawmakers

Al Jazeera  

William Evans is the second US Capitol Police officer to die in the line of duty this year. The coffin of slain US Capitol Police Officer William “Billy” Evans arrived at the Capitol on Tuesday as President Joe Biden and congressional leaders paid their respects to an officer struck by a car and killed while he manned a barricade near …

Officer Billy Evans Is Honored At U.S. Capitol Where He Served And Was Killed
3 years, 8 months ago

Officer Billy Evans Is Honored At U.S. Capitol Where He Served And Was Killed

NPR  

Officer Billy Evans Is Honored At U.S. Capitol Where He Served And Was Killed Enlarge this image toggle caption Drew Angerer/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Drew Angerer/Pool/AFP via Getty Images U.S. Capitol Police Officer William "Billy" Evans on Tuesday is lying in honor at the Capitol, where he served for 18 years and lost his life in the line of duty …

Officer Billy Evans Mourned At The Capitol
3 years, 8 months ago

Officer Billy Evans Mourned At The Capitol

NPR  

Officer Billy Evans Mourned At The Capitol U.S. Capitol Police Officer William "Billy" Evans was mourned by President Biden and congressional leaders Tuesday in the Capitol Rotunda. AILSA CHANG, HOST: Officer William Evans, also known as Billy, helped protect the Capitol for 18 years. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Evans was killed earlier this month in an attack on the Capitol …

Capitol police officer to lie in honor at rotunda April 13
3 years, 8 months ago

Capitol police officer to lie in honor at rotunda April 13

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The 18-year U.S. Capitol Police veteran killed in the line of duty is being remembered as a man with a sense of humor who loved baseball and golf and was most proud of one particular title: Dad. The U.S. Capitol Police also released a statement from Evans family, saying: “His death has left a gaping void in our …

No indication officer in Capitol attack was stabbed, shot
3 years, 8 months ago

No indication officer in Capitol attack was stabbed, shot

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A Capitol Police officer killed last week when a man armed with a knife rammed his car into two officers at a barricade outside the Capitol does not appear to have been stabbed, slashed or shot, a police official told The Associated Press on Monday. The driver, identified as 25-year-old Noah Green, crashed into the officers and the …

Latest attack pushes US Capitol Police further toward crisis
3 years, 8 months ago

Latest attack pushes US Capitol Police further toward crisis

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Capitol Police are struggling. The head of the Capitol Police union said officers are “reeling” following the death on Friday of Officer Billy Evans, who was on the force for 18 years. “They continue to work even as we rapidly approach a crisis in morale and force numbers,” he said, noting that officers are dealing with …

Officer killed in attack outside Capitol an 18-year veteran
3 years, 8 months ago

Officer killed in attack outside Capitol an 18-year veteran

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A U.S. Capitol Police officer who died Friday after a man rammed his car into him and another officer at a barricade was identified as an 18-year veteran of the force. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi hailed Evans as a “martyr for our democracy,” while Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he was “heartbroken.” Pelosi and Schumer both spoke …

Police officer, suspect dead after security breach at US Capitol
3 years, 8 months ago

Police officer, suspect dead after security breach at US Capitol

Al Jazeera  

Suspect rammed car into two Capitol Police officers, was shot when he ‘lunged’ towards police. “The suspect did start lunging toward US Capitol Police officers, at which time US Capitol Police officers fired upon the suspect,” she added. Statement on the Loss of USCP Colleague Officer William "Billy" Evans: https://t.co/JMAEbTcbAp pic.twitter.com/DPvkAv5ptO — U.S. Capitol Police April 2, 2021 House Speaker …

Vehicle attack raises new questions about US Capitol security
3 years, 8 months ago

Vehicle attack raises new questions about US Capitol security

Al Jazeera  

New questions are being raised about security measures around the United States Congress after a vehicular assault on a security checkpoint killed one Capitol Police officer, injured another and ended with the driver of the car shot dead. Officer William “Billy” Evans succumbed to his injuries, according to acting Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman. “We are devastated to share the …

U.S. Capitol Police Officer Killed In Attack At Capitol Checkpoint
3 years, 8 months ago

U.S. Capitol Police Officer Killed In Attack At Capitol Checkpoint

NPR  

U.S. Capitol Police Officer Killed In Attack At Capitol Checkpoint Enlarge this image toggle caption U.S. Capitol Police via AP U.S. Capitol Police via AP One U.S. Capitol Police officer is dead and another is hospitalized with injuries after an apparent attack Friday at a Capitol checkpoint in which a man rammed his car into officers and lunged at them …

The Latest: FBI says probe of Capitol officer death ongoing
3 years, 9 months ago

The Latest: FBI says probe of Capitol officer death ongoing

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Latest on FBI Director Chris Wray’s testimony about the Capitol insurrection : 12:30 p.m. FBI Director Chris Wray told the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday the agency is “not at a point” where it can disclose or confirm the cause of death. ___ HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FBI DIRECTOR CHRIS WRAY’S TESTIMONY ON THE …

Slain Capitol Police officer honored: ‘We will never forget’
3 years, 10 months ago

Slain Capitol Police officer honored: ‘We will never forget’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Congressional leaders paid tribute Wednesday to slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick in the building he died defending, promising his family and his fellow officers that they will never forget his sacrifice. Sicknick died after an insurrectionist mob stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, interrupting the electoral count after then-President Donald Trump urged them to “fight …

Biden pays respects to Capitol officer as he lay in honor
3 years, 10 months ago

Biden pays respects to Capitol officer as he lay in honor

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick lay in honor …

Capitol Police officer who died after riot lies in honor
3 years, 10 months ago

Capitol Police officer who died after riot lies in honor

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick lay in honor in the building he died defending, allowing colleagues and the lawmakers he protected to pay their respects and to remember the violent attack on Congress that took his life. Sicknick died after defending the Capitol on Jan. 6 against the mob that stormed the building and interrupted the …

Capitol Police Officer Who Died After Far-Right Riot Lies In Honor
3 years, 10 months ago

Capitol Police Officer Who Died After Far-Right Riot Lies In Honor

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING UPDATE: On April 19, the Washington, D.C. medical examiner released a report finding that Sicknick suffered two strokes and died of natural causes. WASHINGTON — Slain Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick lay in honor Tuesday night in the U.S. Capitol, allowing his colleagues and the lawmakers he protected to pay their respects and to remember the violent …

Capitol Police officer who died after riot to lie in honor
3 years, 10 months ago

Capitol Police officer who died after riot to lie in honor

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Slain Capitol Police Officer …

Congressional leaders honor Capitol Police officer who died from injuries in Jan. 6 riot
3 years, 10 months ago

Congressional leaders honor Capitol Police officer who died from injuries in Jan. 6 riot

LA Times  

Congressional leaders paid tribute Wednesday to slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick in the building he died defending, promising his family and fellow officers that they will never forget his sacrifice. Sicknick died after an insurrectionist mob stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, interrupting the electoral count after then-President Donald Trump urged them to “fight like hell” to …

Lawmakers Honor Slain Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick In Rotunda
3 years, 10 months ago

Lawmakers Honor Slain Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick In Rotunda

NPR  

Lawmakers Honor Slain Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick In Rotunda Enlarge this image toggle caption Pool/Getty Images Pool/Getty Images Updated 12:45 p.m. ET Brian Sicknick, the slain U.S. Capitol Police officer who was given the rare distinction of lying in honor in the Capitol Rotunda, received a final tribute from lawmakers Wednesday. Sponsor Message "It is my official and sad …

Mourning the Capitol riot: Officer slain during insurrection honored at Capitol he died defending
3 years, 10 months ago

Mourning the Capitol riot: Officer slain during insurrection honored at Capitol he died defending

Salon  

Slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick was laid to rest on Wednesday after a two-day funeral procession that included lying in honor in the Capitol Rotunda, where both Presiden Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris laid their hands on his urn in remembrance of the veteran officer who died in the line of duty defending Congress from an …

Biden, Congress honour police officer killed in Capitol riot
3 years, 10 months ago

Biden, Congress honour police officer killed in Capitol riot

Al Jazeera  

Officer Brian Sicknick is the fifth person to ‘lie in honor’ at the US Capitol, a special designation for US civilians. US members of Congress on Wednesday paid sombre respects to Brian Sicknick, the police officer who died defending the Capitol from a mob of far-right supporters of former President Donald Trump. After a prayer of invocation, Senate Majority Leader …

Terrifying scope of Capitol attack uncovered as Washington locks down for Biden’s inauguration
3 years, 11 months ago

Terrifying scope of Capitol attack uncovered as Washington locks down for Biden’s inauguration

CNN  

Washington CNN — Federal authorities are piecing together a chilling picture of the January 6 insurrection that reveals major security and intelligence failures, underscores profound fissures in American society and hints at the political challenges ahead for President-elect Joe Biden, even as they race to ensure the safety of US leaders and next week’s inauguration. Military members Part of that …

Capitol Cop Hailed Hero for Steering Angry Rioters Away From Senate Chamber
3 years, 11 months ago

Capitol Cop Hailed Hero for Steering Angry Rioters Away From Senate Chamber

News 18  

A police officer is being hailed for his role steering an angry mob away from the Senate chambers in Wednesday’s deadly storming of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump. Capitol Police officer Eugene Goodman, identified by CNN reporter Kristin Wilson, can be seen getting rioters to move away from the Senate as police raced to secure the …

Capitol Police Officer Who Responded To Mob Attack Dies Off Duty
3 years, 11 months ago

Capitol Police Officer Who Responded To Mob Attack Dies Off Duty

NPR  

Capitol Police Officer Who Responded To Mob Attack Dies Off Duty Enlarge this image toggle caption Al Drago/Getty Images Al Drago/Getty Images Updated on Monday at 2:15 p.m. ET Howard Liebengood, a 15-year veteran of the U.S. Capitol Police, died Saturday off duty, according to the force. Sponsor Message The U.S. Capitol Police Labor Committee issued a statement over the …

After deadly siege, lawmakers ask why police so outnumbered
3 years, 11 months ago

After deadly siege, lawmakers ask why police so outnumbered

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The police were badly outnumbered. Sund defended his department’s response, saying officers “acted valiantly when faced with thousands of individuals involved in violent riotous actions.” By Saturday, prosecutors had filed 17 cases in federal district court and 40 others in the District of Columbia Superior Court for a variety of offenses, ranging from assaulting police officers to entering …

US Capitol Police officer dies after clash with pro-Trump mob
3 years, 11 months ago

US Capitol Police officer dies after clash with pro-Trump mob

Al Jazeera  

Officer Brian D Sicknick died on Thursday due to injuries sustained during clashes with rioters at the Capitol. A US Capitol Police officer has died of injuries sustained during clashes with supporters of President Donald Trump, who stormed the Capitol building to prevent Congress from certifying President-elect Joe Biden, police said late on Thursday. Democratic leaders of the House Appropriations …

What We Know About The Capitol Police Officer Who Died
3 years, 11 months ago

What We Know About The Capitol Police Officer Who Died

NPR  

What We Know About The Capitol Police Officer Who Died Enlarge this image toggle caption Claire Harbage/NPR Claire Harbage/NPR Enlarge this image toggle caption U.S. Capitol Police U.S. Capitol Police Updated 3 p.m. "Officer Sicknick was responding to the riots on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol and was injured while physically engaging with protesters," the law enforcement …

Police Confirm Death Of Officer Injured During Attack On Capitol
3 years, 11 months ago

Police Confirm Death Of Officer Injured During Attack On Capitol

NPR  

Police Confirm Death Of Officer Injured During Attack On Capitol Enlarge this image toggle caption Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images Updated Friday at 12:05 a.m. "At approximately 9:30 p.m. this evening, United States Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick passed away due to injuries sustained while on-duty," a statement from the U.S. Capitol Police said. Sponsor Message The statement …

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