1 Person Shot As Trump Backers Storm Capitol

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    Police with guns drawn watch as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

    WASHINGTON (AP)- One person has been shot at the U.S. Capitol as dozens of supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the building and violently clashed with police.

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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.


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    Kibechabatachnu
    Kibechabatachnu
    3 years ago

    KOL HAKAVOD when people unfit to lead are in place to become leaders we must protest. SHAme on you voters who are ready to have bad people represent us. I hope the saying “shomer pasaim HASHEM” will save us

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    3 years ago

    why didnt they just use stink spray, cold water hoses or similar unpleasant but not lethal methods of dispersing the protestors like they do in Israel. Can you imagine the worlds outcry if Israel had done this? Expect another wave of Covid cases from this.