: Death of Capitol Police officer confirmed; chief resigns after siege

A U.S. Capitol Police officer died Wednesday from injuries suffered in Wednesday’s pro-Trump riot at the U.S. Capitol, and the department’s chief resigned following withering criticism over his handling of the situation.

A U.S. Capitol Police officer died Wednesday from injuries suffered in Wednesday’s pro-Trump riot at the U.S. Capitol, and the department’s chief resigned following withering criticism over his handling of the situation.