Some of the D.C. police officers who rushed to the siege at the U.S. Capitol last week shared stories conveying bravery and the awareness that they knew they.
Police officer Mike Fanone speaks to the press on January 15, 2021 (video screenshot)
Three Washington DC police officers have described their harrowing experience defending the Capitol during the January 6 assault by supporters of US President Donald Trump attempting to overturn the 2020 election results.
The riots left four people dead, among them a police officer, Brian Sicknick, who was bludgeoned in the head with a fire extinguisher. Trump had urged his backers to march on Congress and “fight like hell” to save the country and stop President-elect Joe Biden from taking office on January 20.
“It was just absolute chaos. And brutal, medieval-style combat,” the Metropolitan Police Department’s Mike Fanone told US media. Fanone was beaten and tased by the rioters and suffered a mild heart attack from which he is recovering.
Robert Contee, chief of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, let three of his officers who were on the front lines speak to ABC affiliate WJLA.
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It s horrifying enough just watching the videos of last Wednesday s riot at the U.S. Capitol, but imagine being one of the outnumbered police officers trying to hold off the armed invaders.
WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - It s horrifying enough just watching the videos of last Wednesday s riot at the U.S. Capitol, but imagine being one of the outnumbered police officers trying to hold off the armed invaders. Like, I wasn t terrified, but I was horrified – if that makes any sense, said 18-year-old Metropolitan D.C. Police veteran Mike Fanone.