US Attorney's office opens federal murder probe into Capitol police officer's death: reports [View all]

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US Attorney's office opens federal murder probe into Capitol police officer's death: reports
By Lauren Vella - 01/08/21 11:06 AM EST


Federal authorities will open a murder investigation following a Capitol Police officer's death after Wednesday's riots at the Capitol building, according to multiple media reports.

The U.S. attorney’s office has opened a federal probe into the death of Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick, several law enforcement officials told CNN and ABC News.

Sicknick died Thursday evening after he responded to a violent attack on the Capitol building by a mob who sought to halt Congress's certification of the 2020 election results.

"The entire USCP Department expresses its deepest sympathies to Officer Sicknick’s family and friends on their loss, and mourns the loss of a friend and colleague," a U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) spokesperson said Thursday night.

Sicknick had sustained injuries while on duty Wednesday while "physically engaging with protestors," according to a statement from Capitol Police.

"He returned to his division office and collapsed. He was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries," the statement continued.

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https://thehill.com/homenews/news/533329-us-attorneys-office-opens-federal-murder-probe-into-capitol-police-officers