Six Capitol police suspended, 29 others under investigation for role in January 6 assault
At a Thursday evening press conference, the Washington DC Capitol Police revealed that six Capitol Police officers have been suspended with pay and 29 others are under investigation for their actions during the January 6 assault on Congress.
According to CNN, Democratic Representative Tim Ryan of Ohio said that one of the officers was suspended for wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat and taking selfies with insurrectionists. Another Capitol police officer, a lieutenant, was recorded on video wearing a MAGA hat and giving his bull horn to Trump supporters before leading them up the Capitol steps to pull officers under his command from the building.
Prior to Shirk s arrest, Cornwall Police Department in Lebanon County issued an alert for him after he allegedly threatened to kill his wife and government officials, in addition to planning suicide by cop if confronted by law enforcement.
State police intercepted Shirk driving in Chambersburg, seizing a rifle, handguns and ammunition from his vehicle. Shirk was on his way to Washington, D.C., according to the release.
Shirk pleaded not guilty to the charges. He remains in custody for a trial scheduled to start April 5, according to the release.
The case was investigated by the FBI, state police, the Franklin County DA’s Office, Cornwall Police, and Washington D.C. Capitol Police. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jaime M. Keating is prosecuting the case.
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