Electoral Vote CountPerson Shot Inside US Capitol Has Died: PoliceSavePrintPolice 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 ArticlesRFK Jr.’s Vaccine Panel Releases Plan to Assess Childhood VaccinesOct 14, 2025Supreme Court Rejects Gender Identity and Parental Rights CaseOct 14, 2025CDC Adds COVID-19 Vaccine Back to Immunization Schedule for Pregnant WomenOct 14, 2025Health Department Confirms Some CDC Workers Incorrectly Received Termination NoticesOct 13, 2025Related TopicsCapitolTrump