FBI focusing on one possible suspect in Capitol officer's death
The official said the unidentified assailant was using bear spray against multiple people during the January 6 assault.
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The official said the unidentified assailant was using bear spray against multiple people during the January 6 assault.
Lawmakers are pushing for mental health resources to support police officers who came under attack the U.S. Capitol on January 6. John Violanti, professor of environmental health and epidemiology research at the University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions, joins CBSN to share his insights as a law enforcement veteran and expert on police stress.
The Bidens and lawmakers pay their respects to Officer Brian Sicknick at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, who died after the January 6 Capitol riot. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Sicknick, who is lying in honor in the Capitol Rotunda, was fatally injured during the Capitol insurrection.
U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who was fatally injured during the January 6 pro-Trump violent riots, was recognized by congressional leaders Wednesday as a "peacekeeper" as he lay in honor in the Capitol Rotunda. A congressional tribute featured remarks by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Sicknick suffered a head injury "while physically engaging with protesters," and later died in the hospital. He was 42.
The 42-year-old officer, identified as Brian D. Sicknick, was injured while "physically engaging with protesters."