Bleeding and Pleading "Save Me" During US Capitol Riot Suppression Video Released... "Brutal but Reported for Public Interest" Warning Also Given

A Capitol police officer struggling while trapped in a door, pushed by the crowd. [Video capture by Twitter user, DB and resale prohibited] [Image source = Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Eun-young] On the 6th (local time), when the violent clash occurred at the U.S. Capitol in Washington DC, footage was released showing a police officer suffering with blood streaming down his face as he was pushed by protesters.

On the 8th, foreign media including CNN and the Daily Mail released videos showing hundreds of protesters forming ranks on the west side of the Capitol, pushing police officers to enter the building.

Most of the protesters wore hats with 'MAGA' (Make America Great Again) or President Trump's name, showing their support for Trump. They tried to break through the police line by gathering strength in sync with chants of "Youngcha Youngcha."

Some snatched police shields and assaulted officers, sprayed self-defense pepper spray to obscure vision, and shouted agitatedly at the police, demanding "Arrest the traitors."

The police were armed with batons and shields but were overwhelmed by numbers. The protesters pressed and pushed the police line in rhythm with their chants, attempting to enter, and screams pleading for help erupted in various places.

At that moment, a police officer began screaming. He was stuck in a metal door frame. When protesters forcibly removed his gas mask, his bare face was revealed, covered with blood around his mouth.

It is reported that the officer, trapped in the doorway and unable to move, only screamed "Help me."

Foreign media reported that the officer eventually freed himself, but his identity and safety have not been confirmed.

They warned viewers in advance, saying, "The footage is very brutal, but it is reported for the public interest to reveal the truth of that day."

Unprecedented Occupation of the U.S. Capitol by Protesters [EPA=Yonhap News Archive Photo] [Image Source = Yonhap News]

Meanwhile, on that day, protesters who had gathered nationwide stormed the Capitol where the joint session of Congress was held to confirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory. Vice President Mike Pence, who was presiding over the session, was escorted out of the Senate building by the Secret Service. One female protester who was shot by police was critically injured and transported to a hospital but died, and three others also died due to medical emergencies, resulting in a total of four casualties.

The police authorities announced that 52 protesters have been arrested so far. Four were arrested for carrying handguns without permission, and one was charged with possessing a prohibited weapon. The remaining 47 face charges including curfew violations and illegal trespassing. Near the building, a truck loaded with a large quantity of firearms and bombs was discovered, creating a tense situation.

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