Print article WASHINGTON Angry supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday in a chaotic protest aimed at thwarting a peaceful transfer of power, forcing lawmakers to be rushed from the building and interrupting challenges to Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory. Trump issued a restrained call for peace but did not call on his supporters to leave. Here’s the latest on the storming of the Capitol and Congress’ tally of the Electoral College vote won by Biden (all times Eastern): 3:55 a.m. President Donald Trump now says there “will be an orderly transition on January 20th” after Congress concluded the electoral vote count certifying President-elect Joe Biden’s victory and after a day of violence when his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol.
Update: Woman shot at U.S. Capitol has died, according to reports
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That’s according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday on condition of anonymity amid a chaotic situation.
The exact circumstances surrounding the shooting were unclear. The person said the victim had been taken to a hospital.
CNN is reporting that it was a woman and she is in critical condition.
The shooting came as dozens of Trump supporters breached security perimeters and entered the U.S. Capitol as Congress was meeting, expected to vote and affirm Joe Biden’s presidential win. Trump has riled up his supporters by falsely claiming widespread voter fraud to explain his loss.
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By: Associated Press , Jeff Tavss
Posted at 11:41 AM, Jan 06, 2021
and last updated 2021-01-06 17:47:52-05
WASHINGTON â President Donald Trump called in the National Guard after violent protests broke out inside and outside the US Capitol on Wednesday.
One person was shot as protesters breached the heavily-secured building and forced the evacuation of the Senate and House of Representatives, forcing a delay in the constitutional process to affirm Joe Bidenâs victory in the November election.
A protester got up on the dais inside the Senate chamber and yelled âTrump won that election,â while several dozen are roaming through the halls, yelling, âWhere are they?â
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One Person Shot As Pro-Trump Protesters Storm US Capitol
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That’s according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday on condition of anonymity amid a chaotic situation.
The exact circumstances surrounding the shooting were unclear. The person said the victim had been taken to a hospital. Their condition was not known.
The shooting came as dozens of Trump supporters breached security perimeters and entered the U.S. Capitol as Congress was meeting, expected to vote and affirm Joe Biden’s presidential win.
Trump has riled up his supporters by falsely claiming widespread voter fraud to explain his loss.