US Capitol Police Chief to Resign After Breach of Capitol Building

Capitol police officers stand outside of fencing that was installed around the exterior of the Capitol grounds, in Washington on Jan. 7, 2021. AP Photo/John Minchillo

The head of the U.S. Capitol police is resigning after a breach of the Capitol building on Wednesday by a group of rioters.

U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund’s resignation will be in effect on Jan. 16, a police spokeswoman told news outlets.