Line of Duty Death: Officer Brian David Sicknick

 

Officer Brian David Sicknick
United States Capitol Police, U.S. Government
End of Watch Thursday, January 7, 2021

BIO
Age 42
Tour 12 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

INCIDENT DETAILS
Cause Assault
Location District of Columbia
Incident Date Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Weapon Person
Offender Not available

Officer Brian Sicknick succumbed to injuries sustained the previous day while physically engaging with protestors on the grounds of the United States Capitol.

Some of the protestors began to riot and forcefully breached the entrances of the Capitol Building while Congress was in session certifying the Electoral College votes following the 2020 presidential election.

Officer Sicknick returned to his division office after being injured and collapsed a short time later. He was transported to a local hospital where he passed away the following day.

Officer Sicknick was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He had served with the United States Capitol Police for 12 years and was assigned to the First Responder's Unit.

Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:

United States Capitol Police
119 D Street NE
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202 ) 224-1677