Two York Co. men identified for participation in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
One witness who spoke with the FBI recognized the two from association with the Civil Air Patrol Unit. The Citadel confirmed one of the men is enrolled as a student.
Author: Emma Korynta
Updated: 5:38 PM EDT March 16, 2021
WASHINGTON — Two South Carolina men are facing federal charges in connection to the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol in Washington, D.C. Both were arrested Monday.
The FBI began publishing wanted posters on its website after the riots at the U.S. Capitol in January. Elliot Bishai, from Fort Mill, and Elias Irizarry, from Rock Hill, were identified as being part of the riot after a witness submitted a tip to the FBI.