Violence erupted in the normally solemn home of the US legislature after hundreds of protesters seeking to overturn Trump’s election loss swarmed the building in Washington. Contact Editor Sarah Vogelsong for questions: Follow Virginia Mercury on Facebook and Twitter.The woman who was fatally shot as Donald Trump’s backers stormed the US Capitol Wednesday was Ashli Babbitt, a “strong supporter” of the president who had served in the United States Air Force, according to press reports. Virginia Mercury maintains editorial independence. Virginia Mercury is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. This article has been updated to add additional information on the woman shot inside the Capitol. Capitol violence diesīy Ariana Figueroa, Virginia Mercury January 6, 2021 We now will be part of history, as such a shameful picture of our country was put out to the world, instigated at the highest level.” “We also knew that we would be a part of history in a positive way, today, despite ill-founded objections to the Electoral College vote. The night may still be long but we are hopeful for a shorter agenda, but our purpose will be accomplished,” she said. “We always knew this responsibility would take us into the night. curfew by District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser.Ĭongress plans to resume its session Wednesday night certifying the election of President-elect Joe Biden, Pelosi said in a letter to members. Live TV coverage of the Capitol grounds on Wednesday night showed crowds continuing to mill around, despite a 6 p.m.

Metropolitan Police Department has opened an investigation. Prior to the attack on the Capitol, President Donald Trump held a rally where he repeated baseless claims that the presidential election was stolen from him and implored his supporters to make their way to the Capitol. Lawmakers, including members of leadership such as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), were taken to safe locations as thousands of pro-Trump extremists stormed the Capitol, where lawmakers were set to vote to certify the presidential election. Police Chief Robert Contee told the station that Babbit was shot by a Capitol police officer. However, Fox 5 DC identified her as Ashli Babbit, a 14-year Air Force veteran from of San Diego.

Capitol Police did not respond to requests for comment. Officials did not initially provide details on the woman, her hometown or which hospital she was taken to. Capitol Wednesday during a riot by Trump backers and later was pronounced dead at a local hospital, according to the D.C. WASHINGTON - A woman was shot inside the U.S.

Women shot at capitol