Three people died in unrest in the US Capitol on Wednesday – in addition to a woman who was shot dead by police when protesters broke through the historic building, said the police during a briefing.
Metropolitan DC Police Chief Robert Contee said the three other fatalities of the day – one woman and two men – appear to have died from “medical emergencies.”
Contee said those deaths are under investigation.
The woman murdered in the Capitol, identified as U.S. Air Force veterinarian Ashli Babbitt, is now part of an investigation as a shooting involving an officer, the chief said.
Hundreds of President Trump’s supporters, many from a meeting of the president outside the White House earlier, broke into and destroyed the Capitol.
In total, Contee said 52 people were arrested after supporters of President Trump broke into the Capitol while Congress confirmed the loss of the president to former Vice President Joe Biden on election day.
Four of these were people accused of carrying small arms without a license, and one of possessing illegal weapons, he said.
Most were charged with violating a 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM curfew imposed by DC Mayor Muriel Bowser.
Contee said more than a dozen officers were injured in the attack, two seriously.
“You should also be aware that at least 14 MPD officers were injured during the demonstrations,” said the chief. One member was seriously injured after being pulled into a crowd and attacked. He is currently in the hospital and is undergoing treatment tests for this injury. “
“One officer sustained significant facial injuries after being hit by a projectile and was also hospitalized,” said Contee.
Bowser also said emergency measures in the country’s capital will remain in effect for 15 days until Biden is sworn in as president.