The woman who died after being shot by police during Wednesday's siege of the U.S. Capitol was identified by police as Ashli Babbitt, a U.S. Air Force veteran whose social media activity indicates she embraced far-fetched right-wing conspiracy theories. Babbitt, 35, loved her country and was an ardent supporter of U.S. President Trump, her husband, Aaron Babbitt, said in interviews with local media. The day before, she wrote: "Nothing will stop us ... they can try and try and try but the storm is here and it is descending upon DC in less than 24 hours ... dark to light!" 2:05The U.S. Capitol Police confirmed in a statement on Thursday that a woman identified as Ashli Babbitt had been shot by an officer as protesters were forcing their way into the House Chamber. Robin Babbitt, who identified herself as Ashli Babbitt's mother-in-law on Twitter on Thursday, wrote: "Can't stop crying.... She was such a wonderful kind person, and a serious military woman.

Source: CBC News January 07, 2021 20:57 UTC