US Capitol Police Officer Dies Again... Trump Orders Early Flag Lowering at White House (Summary)

Second Police Death Occurs After Capitol Riot
Trump, Who Incited Violence, "Remembers Police Service and Sacrifice"

After the news of the death of the Capitol Police officer was announced, the White House flew flags at half-staff.
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[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] A Capitol Police officer who resisted the storming of the U.S. Capitol has died additionally. The number of police officers who died in connection with this incident has increased to two. Donald Trump, the U.S. President who incited the rioters' intrusion, expressed condolences for the officers' deaths and ordered flags to be flown at half-staff at the White House.

According to U.S. media on the 10th (local time), Capitol Police officer Howard Liebengood died that morning.

The Capitol Police union stated in a press release that Liebengood confronted the rioters who stormed the Capitol, but did not disclose detailed reasons for his death.

Media reports suggest that Liebengood, who was responsible for the Senate area, appears to have died by suicide.

Gus Papathanasiou, chairman of the Capitol Police union, lamented, "Today is a tragic day. All Capitol Police officers prioritized the safety of others over their own safety."

Previously, another Capitol Police officer also died immediately after the Capitol intrusion incident.

President Trump, who had been silent about the police deaths, immediately ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on this day. He stated, "To honor the service and sacrifice of the two fallen officers as well as all Capitol Police and law enforcement officers, I have ordered flags to be flown at half-staff at the White House, all public buildings, naval vessels, military bases overseas, and embassies until the 13th."

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi mourned, saying, "Officer Liebengood's death is a great tragedy that compounds the terror of last week," and "I hope his service will serve as an example in upholding the Constitution and protecting the people."

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