The Justice Department says it will spare no resources in investigating the death, and possible murder, of Capitol Police officer Brian D. Sicknick during the riots that took place on Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol building. The Capitol Police said Thursday night that authorities from multiple agencies were investigating Sicknick’s death as a homicide, according to a statement from the Capitol Police. During a call Friday, DOJ and FBI officials said that they were, "investigating the circumstances" of Officer Sicknick’s death jointly with their law enforcement partners and that it is, "an active investigation." Hundreds of police officers and emergency response personnel lined the streets near the Capitol in Washington, D.C., overnight to honor a fallen U.S. Capitol Police officer. "The President and the entire Administration extend our prayers to Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick’s family as we all grieve the loss of this American hero."

Source: Fox News January 08, 2021 14:39 UTC