During the melee, Capitol Police officer Brian D. Sicknick, a 12-year veteran, was injured while physically engaging the riotous mob. One of the people who breached the Capitol, Ashli Babbitt, was shot by a Capitol Police officer during the confrontation; three others died of medical emergencies, officials have said. (The Washington Post)On Sunday, Capitol Police announced the death of another officer, Howard Liebengood, 51, who was off-duty when he died. Pittman has worked for the Capitol Police since 2001, initially providing security for senators and dignitaries, the agency’s website says. In 2012, Pittman was one of the first Black female supervisors to become a captain, according to the agency’s website.

Source: Washington Post January 10, 2021 18:04 UTC