By Aiyeku Timothy
Two days after a shocking insurrection took over the U.S. Capitol, the White House ordered the building’s flags be flown at half-staff in honor of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died after being injured in the mayhem.
The White House released a statement Thursday which said they grieve “the loss of life that occurred yesterday” and also expressed sympathy for the families and friends of those that died, but did not publicly acknowledged Sicnick’s death.
It took two days before honoring the deceased cop by lowering the US flag halfway.
However, House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi also paid condolence to the deceased. She said “On behalf of the House of Representatives, I send our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Officer Brian Sicknick, who died following the assault on the Capitol complex and protecting those who serve and work here.”
Sicknick, 42, was a military veteran who served in the Capitol Police for 12 years. He lived in Beyer’s district in Virginia before his death on Thursday.
Meanwhile, law enforcement agencies are trying to find people involved in the incidents of Wednesday and early Thursday, including the discovery of two pipe bombs in the nation’s capital.
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information about who placed the bombs in Washington.
