Assault on the Capitol: the police officer who killed a demonstrator whitewashed by an internal investigation – archyde

American policeman who shot dead a protester on January 6, when a group of supporters of Donald Trump stormed the seat of Congress in Washington, acted in accordance with the rules of its work according to an internal investigation, asserted, Monday, August 23, the police of the Capitol building in a communicated.

“After interviewing several witnesses and reviewing the available evidence, including radio and video calls”, the Capitol police “Determined that the officer’s behavior had been legal and in accordance with departmental policy, that an officer may use lethal force when he or she reasonably believes that such action is intended to protect human life, including the life of the ‘agent himself’. The police officer, who has not been identified for his own safety, will therefore not be subject to disciplinary action.

Nearly 600 arrests

“This agent and his family have been the subject of several threats” for an act that happened “ as part of the work of all our agents: defending the Congress, its members, its staff and the democratic process ”, is it specified in the press release. Police believe that the officer’s actions have “Potentially saved members and staff [du Congrès] serious injuries and possible death ‘ in front of “A large crowd of rioters”.

The officer shot Ashli ​​Babbitt, 35, as she tried to force a door with dozens of other protesters. This former soldier, ardent supporter of Donald Trump, had come especially from California to protest against the certification of the victory of Joe Biden. She was pronounced dead after being transferred to hospital.

For many supporters of Donald Trump, Ashli ​​Babbitt is a martyr. The former president called his death “Murder”.

On January 6, hundreds of pro-Trump protesters forced entry into Congress as parliamentarians gathered to certify Joe Biden’s victory over the incumbent Republican president. Nearly 600 people have since been arrested for their participation in the deadly attack.