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January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol Attack Injuries

Injuries sustained by law-enforcement officers during the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack

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Jan 12, 2026
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What types of injuries did the January 6 Officers sustain

Officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, sustained a wide spectrum of injuries ranging from concussions and traumatic brain injuries to broken bones, lacerations, chemical exposure, ...

Jan 10, 2026

How many law enforcement officers were injured on January 6 and by what causes (blunt force, chemical agents, etc.)?

About 140 law‑enforcement officers were reported injured while defending the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 — a figure repeated across news outlets and congressional findings, sometimes phrased as “a...