Tag: Capitol

Person Shot Inside US Capitol Has Died: Police

The woman who was shot inside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday has died, the Metropolitan Police Department said. A police spokesman told news outlets that the woman died, but declined to provide more details on her identity or what happened. The U.S. Capitol police didn’t return a request for information. Speaking to reporters in a…


Shots Reportedly Fired in US Capitol as Trump Urges Peace After Supporters Breach Building

Shots were reportedly fired inside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday after supporters of President Donald Trump entered the building. A joint session of Congress was interrupted by dozens of Trump supporters, who brushed past U.S. Capitol police. Several were able to gain access to the House and Senate chambers, where lawmakers had been escorted out…


Trump Urges Supporters to ‘Stay Peaceful’ after Capitol Breached by Protesters

President Donald Trump has urged supporters to “stay peaceful” after Congress was forced to go into lockdown amid clashes between protesters and police at the Capitol Building. “I am asking for everyone at the U.S. Capitol to remain peaceful. No violence! Remember, WE are the Party of Law & Order – respect the Law and…


Protesters Breach Capitol Building, Vote Objection Deliberations On Hold

People waving American flags expressing support for President Donald Trump have broken through barriers and overwhelmed Capitol police, crowding inside the Capitol building, where both chambers were deliberating over objections to the electoral votes from the presidential election. The deliberations have been put on hold and lawmakers have been evacuated. Shots have been reported inside…