Policeman Defending Capitol Dies Of Injuries

By Worthy Breaking News Team George Whitten and Stefan J. Bos

(Worthy News) – A policeman injured while protecting the U.S. Capitol during the riots has died, officials confirmed.

Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick collapsed after returning to his division office on Wednesday. He was taken to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries Thursday night, a police statement said.

The report said Sicknick responded to the riots at the U.S. Capitol and was injured while physically engaging with protesters.

The death of Officer Sicknick will be investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch, the Capitol Police, and federal investigators.

Democratic leaders of the House Appropriations Committee said the “tragic loss” of a Capitol police officer “should remind all of us of the bravery of the law enforcement officers who protected us, our colleagues, Congressional staff, the press corps, and other essential workers″.

Besides the policeman, at least four other people died, including a female Air Force veteran. The confrontation happened during the hours-long takeover of the Capitol by rioters claiming to be Trump supporters.

President Trump on Thursday condemned the violence and called for reconciliation and a peaceful transition.

Joe Biden prepares to take over as president on January 20, following confirmation by Congress of his election
victory.

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