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Police block a street near the U.S. Capitol on April 2, 2021 after a person drove their vehicle into U.S. Capitol police officers in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Eric Baradat/AFP via Getty Images)
'We've Been Attacked': Suspect Dead, Officer Killed After Vehicle Rams Security Barrier on Capitol Hill
The Capitol has been on high alert since the January 6 attack by a mob of Trump supporters.
Apr 02, 2021
This is a developing news story... Check back for possible updates...
The U.S. Capitol was placed under lockdown Friday after a person rammed their vehicle into a security barricade at the complex, killing one officer and injuring another.
After ramming the barricade, the driver reportedly exited the vehicle with a knife, stabbed one of the officers, and was shot by Capitol police.
During a press briefing, Acting U.S. Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman officially announced the death of the suspect and one of the officers.
\u201c\u201cIt is with a very, very heavy heart that I announce one of our officers has succumbed to his injuries.\u201d\n\n\u2014 Acting U.S. Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman\u201d— The Recount (@The Recount) 1617389270
Speaking to MSNBC, and confirming some of the details of what took place, one Capitol Hill Police officer reportedly told the outlet: "We've been attacked."
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Reporters at the Capitol Building posted footage of the scene in the wake of the incident, which unfolded at a security checkpoint that predated the fences that were erected around the complex following the January 6 insurrection by a mob of Trump supporters.
\u201cAppears that a car smashed into the barrier. Two people are on stretchers. Can\u2019t see whether it\u2019s an officer or civilian\u201d— Jacqui Heinrich (@Jacqui Heinrich) 1617383756
National Guard troops were also seen responding to the incident:
\u201cAt 1:44 p.m. National Guard troops responded to the North Barricade entrance of the Capitol where USCP reports a car struck two officers\u201d— @lindsemcpherson (@@lindsemcpherson) 1617386089
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This is a developing news story... Check back for possible updates...
The U.S. Capitol was placed under lockdown Friday after a person rammed their vehicle into a security barricade at the complex, killing one officer and injuring another.
After ramming the barricade, the driver reportedly exited the vehicle with a knife, stabbed one of the officers, and was shot by Capitol police.
During a press briefing, Acting U.S. Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman officially announced the death of the suspect and one of the officers.
\u201c\u201cIt is with a very, very heavy heart that I announce one of our officers has succumbed to his injuries.\u201d\n\n\u2014 Acting U.S. Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman\u201d— The Recount (@The Recount) 1617389270
Speaking to MSNBC, and confirming some of the details of what took place, one Capitol Hill Police officer reportedly told the outlet: "We've been attacked."
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Reporters at the Capitol Building posted footage of the scene in the wake of the incident, which unfolded at a security checkpoint that predated the fences that were erected around the complex following the January 6 insurrection by a mob of Trump supporters.
\u201cAppears that a car smashed into the barrier. Two people are on stretchers. Can\u2019t see whether it\u2019s an officer or civilian\u201d— Jacqui Heinrich (@Jacqui Heinrich) 1617383756
National Guard troops were also seen responding to the incident:
\u201cAt 1:44 p.m. National Guard troops responded to the North Barricade entrance of the Capitol where USCP reports a car struck two officers\u201d— @lindsemcpherson (@@lindsemcpherson) 1617386089
This is a developing news story... Check back for possible updates...
The U.S. Capitol was placed under lockdown Friday after a person rammed their vehicle into a security barricade at the complex, killing one officer and injuring another.
After ramming the barricade, the driver reportedly exited the vehicle with a knife, stabbed one of the officers, and was shot by Capitol police.
During a press briefing, Acting U.S. Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman officially announced the death of the suspect and one of the officers.
\u201c\u201cIt is with a very, very heavy heart that I announce one of our officers has succumbed to his injuries.\u201d\n\n\u2014 Acting U.S. Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman\u201d— The Recount (@The Recount) 1617389270
Speaking to MSNBC, and confirming some of the details of what took place, one Capitol Hill Police officer reportedly told the outlet: "We've been attacked."
-----------------------
Reporters at the Capitol Building posted footage of the scene in the wake of the incident, which unfolded at a security checkpoint that predated the fences that were erected around the complex following the January 6 insurrection by a mob of Trump supporters.
\u201cAppears that a car smashed into the barrier. Two people are on stretchers. Can\u2019t see whether it\u2019s an officer or civilian\u201d— Jacqui Heinrich (@Jacqui Heinrich) 1617383756
National Guard troops were also seen responding to the incident:
\u201cAt 1:44 p.m. National Guard troops responded to the North Barricade entrance of the Capitol where USCP reports a car struck two officers\u201d— @lindsemcpherson (@@lindsemcpherson) 1617386089
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