Posted: Jan 06, 2021 9:28 PM ET | Last Updated: January 7
Security breach in U.S. Capitol amid protests
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5:42Trump supporters breached the U.S. Capitol building in Washington after thousands of people descended on the city to protest against Joe Biden s confirmation certification.5:42
Protesters backing US President Donald Trump breached the US Capitol on Wednesday, forcing police to draw weapons amid chaotic scenes and causing a delay in the constitutional process to affirm Joe Biden’s victory in the November election. Here s an explanation of some of the major related events.
Dubai: US lawmakers have said they will investigate how Capitol police handled Wednesday s violent breach of security, questioning whether a lack of preparedness allowed the mob to occupy and vandalise the building.
Four people died, a woman who was shot and three other people who suffered “medical emergencies” related to the breach, Washington, D.C., Police Chief Robert Contee said. Police said 52 people were arrested as of Wednesday night, including 26 on the Capitol grounds. Fourteen police officers were injured, Contee said.