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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsF.B.I. Said to Have Singled Out Potential Assailant in Capitol Officer's Death
Source: New York Times
F.B.I. Said to Have Singled Out Potential Assailant in Capitol Officers Death
The death of the officer, Brian Sicknick, after the Capitol riot has been a major focus for investigators scrutinizing the attack by a pro-Trump mob.
By Katie Benner and Adam Goldman
Feb. 26, 2021
Updated 6:12 p.m. ET
WASHINGTON The F.B.I. has pinpointed an assailant in its investigation into the death of Brian D. Sicknick, a Capitol Police officer who was injured while fending off the pro-Trump mob that stormed the Capitol last month and later died, according to two law enforcement officials briefed on the inquiry.
The F.B.I. opened a homicide investigation into Officer Sicknicks death soon after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Investigators initially struggled to determine what had happened as he fought assailants. They soon began to suspect his death was related to an irritant, like mace or bear spray, that he had inhaled during the riot. Both officers and rioters were armed with such irritants during the attack.
In a significant breakthrough in the case, investigators have now pinpointed a person seen on video of the riot who attacked several officers with bear spray, including Officer Sicknick, according to the officials. And video evidence shows that the assailant discussed attacking officers with the bear spray beforehand, one of the officials said.
While investigators narrowed potential suspects seen in video footage to a single person this week, they have yet to identify the assailant by name.
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The death of the officer, Brian Sicknick, after the Capitol riot has been a major focus for investigators scrutinizing the attack by a pro-Trump mob.
By Katie Benner and Adam Goldman
Feb. 26, 2021
Updated 6:12 p.m. ET
WASHINGTON The F.B.I. has pinpointed an assailant in its investigation into the death of Brian D. Sicknick, a Capitol Police officer who was injured while fending off the pro-Trump mob that stormed the Capitol last month and later died, according to two law enforcement officials briefed on the inquiry.
The F.B.I. opened a homicide investigation into Officer Sicknicks death soon after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Investigators initially struggled to determine what had happened as he fought assailants. They soon began to suspect his death was related to an irritant, like mace or bear spray, that he had inhaled during the riot. Both officers and rioters were armed with such irritants during the attack.
In a significant breakthrough in the case, investigators have now pinpointed a person seen on video of the riot who attacked several officers with bear spray, including Officer Sicknick, according to the officials. And video evidence shows that the assailant discussed attacking officers with the bear spray beforehand, one of the officials said.
While investigators narrowed potential suspects seen in video footage to a single person this week, they have yet to identify the assailant by name.
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Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/26/us/politics/brian-sicnick-capitol-riot-investigation.html
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F.B.I. Said to Have Singled Out Potential Assailant in Capitol Officer's Death (Original Post)
Eugene
Feb 2021
OP
He's going to go away forever. They can't let Trumpist killing of LE w chemical weapons stand.
FreepFryer
Feb 2021
#2
INSURRECTION. INSURRECTIONISTS. NOT "riot". NOT "rioters". I DEMAND better from NYT.
niyad
Feb 2021
#7
Impossible: conservative media claims Sicknick died peacefully in bed of old age
greenjar_01
Feb 2021
#10
LakeArenal
(28,817 posts)1. Uh oh... Lock him up... for life.
FreepFryer
(7,077 posts)2. He's going to go away forever. They can't let Trumpist killing of LE w chemical weapons stand.
MontanaMama
(23,307 posts)3. I want justice for Officer Sicknick.
I cannot imagine the pain his family has experienced as a result of his murder. 🤞
iluvtennis
(19,850 posts)9. Me too. nt
jpak
(41,757 posts)4. Let the pants shitting begin!
The Deep State is gonna git U!!
UpInArms
(51,280 posts)5. My hope is ALL of those involved
never ever have another restful night for as long as they live.
BobTheSubgenius
(11,563 posts)12. That is an excellent wish.
I believe I will join you in that wish.
mountain grammy
(26,619 posts)14. Yep, me too..
Evolve Dammit
(16,723 posts)6. Good news. Maximum sentence.
niyad
(113,259 posts)7. INSURRECTION. INSURRECTIONISTS. NOT "riot". NOT "rioters". I DEMAND better from NYT.
leftyladyfrommo
(18,868 posts)8. They will get him. FBI never gives up.
Somebody will recognize him.
greenjar_01
(6,477 posts)10. Impossible: conservative media claims Sicknick died peacefully in bed of old age
mnmoderatedem
(3,724 posts)11. let the rollover begin!
when this individual is brought up on charges, he will undoubtedly pull the "hey it wasn't just me" defense, and give up those who were his cohorts.
The further we get into these charges, we will find out how proud those proud boy really are.
keithbvadu2
(36,775 posts)13. If he had confessed early on, Trump could have pardoned him.
If he had confessed early on, Trump could have pardoned him.
SunSeeker
(51,550 posts)15. Is there a picture publicly posted by the FBI of the suspect?
I have not seen any specifically described as being involved in the attack on Sicknick.
If there is a picture it needs to bexspread far and wide.
BootinUp
(47,141 posts)16. He gonna get caught in a bear trap. nt
crickets
(25,962 posts)17. Glad to hear they have a suspect. I hope this person is found soon. nt