Capitol Police Officer Sicknick Died of Natural Causes From Strokes After Capitol Breach: Medical Examiner

Capitol Police Officer Sicknick Died of Natural Causes From Strokes After Capitol Breach: Medical Examiner
Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick in a file photo. United States Capitol Police via AP
Jack Phillips
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U.S. Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick suffered two strokes and died of natural causes a day after the Jan. 6 Capitol breach, the D.C. Medical Examiner’s office confirmed on April 19, ending speculation that he was beaten to death by Trump supporters.

Sicknick’s Jan. 7 death was natural, caused by strokes, according to Francisco J. Diaz, chief medical examiner for Washington.

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