https://www.cbsnews.com/news/capitol-police-officer-brian-sicknick-dies-pro-trump-riot/
By Victoria Albert, Justin Carissimo
Updated on: January 8, 2021 / 1:01 PM / CBS News
A U.S. Capitol Police officer died Thursday night after sustaining injuries at the pro-Trump riot
in Washington, D.C., just a day prior, authorities said. The
42-year-old officer, identified as Brian D. Sicknick, was injured while
"physically engaging with protesters."
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Sicknick was the fifth death linked to the violent mob at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. Four civilians also died, including three who police said suffered medical emergencies and one woman who was fatally shot by police.
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The angry mob on Wednesday overwhelmed police officers, breaching the Capitol Building, breaking windows, destroying congressional offices and fighting officers. More than 50 officers were injured in the chaos. On Thursday, the Capitol Police Chief, Steven Sund, said he would resign amid heavy criticism that his department was unprepared for the violence despite warning signs on social media.
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