AP: 4 died as President Trump supporters stormed Capitol
Protesters are now inside the Senate chamber. One got up on the dais and yelled “Trump won that election.” CLEAREDPOOLPHOTO INSIDE SENATE CHAMBER
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Posted: Jan 6, 2021 1:26 PM
Updated: Jan 6, 2021 10:15 PM
Posted By: The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on Congress’ tally of the Electoral College vote won by Joe Biden (all times local):
11:10 p.m.
Four people died as supporters of President Donald Trump violently occupied the U.S. Capitol.
Washington, D.C., Police Chief Robert Contee said the dead on Wednesday included a woman who was shot by the U.S. Capitol Police, as well as three others who died in “medical emergencies.”
Lockdown at U.S. Capitol building as pro-Trump protesters storm building
by The Associated Press
Last Updated Jan 6, 2021 at 3:36 pm EDT
The U.S. Capitol locked down Wednesday with lawmakers inside as violent clashes broke out between supporters of President Donald Trump and police.
An announcement was played inside the Capitol as lawmakers were meeting and expected to vote to affirm Joe Biden’s victory. Due to an “external security threat,” no one could enter or exit the Capitol complex, the recording said.
Both chambers abruptly went into recess.
Protesters tore down metal barricades at the bottom of the Capitol’s steps and were met by officers in riot gear. Some tried to push past the officers who held shields and officers could be seen firing pepper spray into the crowd to keep them back. Some in the crowd were shouting “traitors” as officers tried to keep them back.
U.S. Capitol ‘secure’ hours after pro-Trump mob breached building; woman shot inside has died
Updated Jan 06, 2021;
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Violent supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday and forced lawmakers into hiding in a stunning attempt to overturn America’s presidential election, undercut the nation’s democracy and keep President-elect Joe Biden from replacing Trump in the White House.
In a raucous, out-of-control scene, the mob fought past police and breached the building, shouting and waving Trump and American flags as they marched through the halls.
A woman who was shot inside the U.S. Capitol has died, according to two officials familiar with the matter who spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to speak publicly.
2:40 p.m.
The mayor of Washington, D.C., has ordered a curfew in the nation s capital beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday after protestors seeking to overturn the election results stormed the U.S. Capitol building.
Mayor Muriel Bowser issued the order as protestors supporting President Donald Trump breached the Capitol, where lawmakers were meeting to formally count the electors that will make Joe Biden president on Jan. 20.
The order extends through 6 a.m. Thursday.
The skirmishes came shortly after Trump addressed thousands of his supporters, riling up the crowd with his baseless claims of election fraud.
Protesting supporters of President Donald Trump have breached the U.S. Capitol.
4:40 p.m.
President Donald Trump, in a video message, is urging supporters to “go home” but is also keeping up false attacks about the presidential election.
The video was issued more than two hours after protesters began storming the Capitol on Wednesday as lawmakers convened for an extraordinary joint session to confirm the Electoral College results and President-elect Joe Biden s victory.
Trump opened his video, saying, “I know your pain. I know your hurt. But you have to go home now.”
He also went on to call the supporters “very special.” He also said, “we can’t play into the hands of these people. We have to have peace. So go home. We love you. You’re very special.”