United States Capitol Police, U.S. Government
End of Watch Thursday, January 7, 2021
Add to My HeroesBrian David Sicknick
Officer Brian Sicknick suffered a stroke after physically engaging with protestors on the grounds of the United States Capitol.
Some of the protestors began to riot and forcefully breached the entrances of the Capitol Building while Congress was certifying the Electoral College votes following the 2020 presidential election.
During the protest, Officer Sicknick and other officers were sprayed with a chemical irritant believed to be bear spray. Officer Sicknick returned to his division office after engaging with protestors and collapsed a short time later. He was transported to a local hospital where he passed away the following day.
On March 14th, 2021, two men were arrested and charged with assaulting Officer Sicknick.
Officer Sicknick was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He had served with the United States Capitol Police for 12 years and was assigned to the First Responder's Unit.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 12 years
- Badge 6229
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
- Location District of Columbia
- Incident Date Wednesday, January 6, 2021
- Weapon Person
- Offender Charged with assault
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