The Washington, D.C., police chief says pipe bombs and a cooler with Molotov cocktails were recovered, and at least 52 people were arrested after Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday.
DC Police Chief: Two pipe bombs, cooler with Molotov cocktails found on Capitol grounds
56 people were also arrested, Chief Contee said
John Minchillo/AP
Police keep a watch on demonstrators who tried to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden s victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.(AP Photo/John Minchillo)
By: Scripps National & Associated Press
Posted at 5:29 PM, Jan 06, 2021
and last updated 2021-01-07 00:38:39-05
WASHINGTON (AP) â The Washington, D.C., police chief says pipe bombs and a cooler with Molotov cocktails were recovered, and at least 52 people were arrested after Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday.