Officers at a U.S. Capitol perimeter fence tried to hold their line but failed as intruders overturned the barrier. Other law enforcement experts said front-line officers were simply let down by their commanders, who failed to properly prepare. Still, federal law enforcement had planned to keep the presence of heavily armed police or military to a minimum, sources said. He said more than 50 Capitol and D.C. police officers were injured, with several Capitol officers hospitalized with serious injuries. Law enforcement is continuing to search for suspects.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 08, 2021 13:02 UTC