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January 6, 2021, law enforcement deaths

The topic is about the deaths of law enforcement officers linked to the January 6, 2021 riot, including the varying reports and findings on the causes of death.

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Jan 6, 2026
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How many U.S. Capitol Police officers died as a direct result of January 6 2021?

Three United States Capitol Police (USCP) officers are publicly recorded as having died in the line of duty in connection with the January 6, 2021, attack: Officer Brian Sicknick, Officer William “Bil...

Jan 7, 2026

How did media outlets and official spokespeople report the causes of death for officers who died after January 6 2021?

Reporting on the deaths of law enforcement linked to January 6, 2021, varied sharply over time: early media and some officials initially framed certain deaths as directly caused by the riot — most not...