One Capitol Police Officer Dies in US Capitol Riot... 'Death Toll Rises to 5'
[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] It has been reported that a U.S. Capitol police officer also lost his life during the incident where supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol. The total number of deaths related to the Capitol breach has risen to five.
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On the 7th (local time), CNN cited multiple sources reporting that one Capitol police officer died due to violence that occurred during the storming of the Capitol by supporters of President Trump.
In this incident, one person was shot and killed, and three others who sustained serious injuries during the breach also died while receiving emergency treatment.
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The previous day, supporters of President Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol, causing an unprecedented halt to the certification process of President-elect Joe Biden. After the U.S. police and the National Guard suppressed the protesters, the certification process resumed. In U.S. political circles, there are calls holding President Trump responsible for this incident.
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