Capitol rioters’ causes of death released; Capitol officer’s still ‘pending’
WASHINGTON - The D.C. medical examiner has released the cause of death for each of the Capitol rioters who died during the events of Jan. 6.
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Five people – including one Capitol police officer – died when a mob of Trump supporters overwhelmed law enforcement at the U.S. Capitol.
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The medical examiner added that "the manner and death" of Capitol police officer Brian Sicknick is "still pending."
The rioters advanced on the Capitol following a speech in which then-President Donald Trump reiterated claims that the results of the 2020 election were fraudulent.
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The incident temporarily halted the Electoral College vote certification, which ultimately cemented President Joe Biden’s victory.
The medical examiner confirmed that Ashli Babbitt, had died as a result of a gunshot wound "to the left anterior shoulder," calling the manner of death "homicide."
The other rioters who died in the Capitol riot were:
Kevin Greeson, 55-years-old:
- Cause of death—hypertensive atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
- Manner of death—natural
Benjamin Phillips, 50-years-old:
- Cause of death—hypertensive atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
- Manner of death—natural
Roseanne Boyland, 34-years-old:
- Cause of death— acute amphetamine intoxication
- Manner of death— accident