Houston police officer under investigation after participating in U.S. Capitol riot
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An 18-year veteran of the Houston Police Department is under federal investigation for his participation in the riot at the U.S. Capitol last week, Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said at a press conference Wednesday afternoon.
On Sunday, a community member sent Acevedo a picture of the patrol officer carrying a Trump flag outside the Capitol during the Jan. 6 rally, Acevedo said. The officer had also posted a photo of himself at the Capitol on Facebook. Acevedo then contacted the FBI to launch a joint investigation into the officer’s role in the riot.
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Houston community leaders reflect on violent chaos at U.S. Capitol, compare response to other protests
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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) City and community leaders are reacting to the Nation s response after a protest turned violent in Washington D.C. on Wednesday.
According to authorities, a least 14 people were arrested after the chaos unfolded and the FBI is asking for the community s help to identify those who were inciting violence. Watching it with my daughter as it unfolded was something I could not explain, said Carla Brailey, the co-chair of the Houston Police Reform Task Force. I know the impact that, unfortunately, it could have on, not only adults, but children who actually experienced that yesterday.