Police managed to secure the US Capitol on Wednesday, driving protesters away from the building after it was breached.
As a result of the violence, one woman was shot and, unfortunately, died at a local hospital. According to media reports, she was a Trump supporter who was shot by a law enforcement officer inside the US Capitol. 13 people have been arrested and five weapons seized, DC police said.
Videos from the scene show law enforcement officers wearing riot gear and holding shields as they disperse the protesters.
Tensions have subsided in Washington, DC, as police reinforcements arrive and push Trump supporters away from the Capitol building [3/3] https://t.co/W74k8tZJy9 pic.twitter.com/XbjYxj31On
— Sputnik (@SputnikInt) January 7, 2021
Tensions have subsided in Washington, DC, as police reinforcements arrive and push Trump supporters away from the Capitol building [1/3] https://t.co/W74k8tZJy9 pic.twitter.com/Fn9liGeGoh
— Sputnik (@SputnikInt) January 7, 2021
According to a Sputnik correspondent, AP TV crew was attacked by protesters amid the unrest.
Footage of supporters of Donald Trump attacking AP TV crew outside the Capitol building in DC [1/6] https://t.co/W74k8tZJy9 pic.twitter.com/aodU0bIbyj
— Sputnik (@SputnikInt) January 6, 2021
President Donald Trump delivered a speech near the White House in front of thousands of supporters as Congress held a joint session to finalize the certification of Joe Biden's presidential election victory. Soon after, pro-Trump supporters stormed Congress, which forced lawmakers to evacuate.
