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 ArticlesPentagon Investigating Senator After Video Urging Troops to Defy ‘Illegal Orders’Nov 24, 2025Pfizer’s mRNA Influenza Vaccine Does Better Than Standard Flu Shot in TrialNov 24, 2025‘Light’ Smokers Still Face Increased Risk of Heart Disease: StudyNov 24, 2025Groups Call on CDC to Reverse Update on Autism and VaccinesNov 21, 2025Related TopicsCapitolTrump