DC Police Chief: US Capitol Attack Not Related to Terrorism

DC Police Chief: US Capitol Attack Not Related to Terrorism
Police and fire officials stand near a car that crashed into a barrier on Capitol Hill in Washington, on April 2, 2021. J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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The head of the Washington police force said that Friday’s deadly attack on Capitol Police officers outside Capitol Hill does not appear to be terrorism-related.

Earlier Friday, a car crashed into the Capitol barrier on Constitution Ave. before a suspect emerged from the car and lunged at the officers with a knife, prompting the officers to open fire, killing the suspect. One officer was killed and another was hurt in the incident, said Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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