Police Officer Whose Head Was Smashed by Pro-Trump Riots Will be Out of Work for 'A While'

Capitol police officer Brian Sicknick, died during the attack. Also the Chief of the Metro Police Department disclosed that 56 officers were injured.

Supporters of US President Donald Trump walk through Statuary Hall
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Supporters of US President Donald Trump walk through Statuary Hall

The pro-Trumpriot at the Capitol Building proved that Blue Lives only matter when they're in direct opposition to Black ones.

This was made evident by the manner in wyich terrorists attacked uniformed law officials, one of which led to an officer sustaining serious injuries. 

During the riot on Wednesday, a video surfaced of the mob crushing an officer's head between doors and ripping at his face mask. The officer was left bloody and screaming for help as the rioters cheered and continued to try to push their way into the Capitol.

This footage, shot by @JonFarinaPhoto for @StatusCoup, is extremely disturbing and horrifying. There are no words for what happened on Wednesday. https://t.co/Efd5IYBz6r

— Jenn Dize 👩🏻‍💻 Courage News 🧘🏻‍♀️ (@jennelizabethj) January 9, 2021

Former Philadelphia Police Department Commissioner Charles Ramsey contacted Washington, DC's Metropolitan Police Department and confirmed to CNN that the officer will "be out for a while" as he recovers from non-life-threatening injuries. 

"He'll be out for a while. The officer is obviously very sore," Ramsey said. Ramsey went on to note that the MPD was not assigned to protect the door seen in the video. 

"That particular platoon came after the riot started," Ramsey explained. "They did a tremendous job. They never breached that door."

Four people, including Capitol police officer Brian Sicknick, died during the attack. Also, the Chief of the Metro Police Department disclosed that 56 officers were injured along with the one in the video. 

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