Electoral Vote CountPerson Shot Inside US Capitol Has Died: Police00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintPolice with guns drawn watch as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021. J. Scott Applewhite/AP PhotoZachary StieberSenior Reporter1/6/2021|Updated: 2/15/2021Update: The woman was identified as Ashley Babbitt, also slept Ashli Babbitt. The shooter was a U.S. Capitol Police officer who was suspended, pending an investigation.Original story below.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentZachary StieberSenior ReporterZachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]Author’s Selected ArticlesFood Stamps Suspended as Congress Fails to Reach DealNov 01, 2025Trump Can’t Require Proof of Citizenship for Voters: JudgeOct 31, 2025FDA Takes Steps to Limit Ingestible Fluoride Products for ChildrenOct 31, 2025Over $1 Billion in Medicaid Funds Spent on Illegal Immigrants: AuditOct 31, 2025Related TopicsCapitolTrump