Palmer Mourns Loss of Capitol Police Officer

January 8, 2021

For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Elizabeth Hance (202)-225-4921

Palmer Mourns Loss of Capitol Police Officer

Washington, D.C. – Washington, D.C. – After suffering injuries during the protests at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick has died. Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) released the following statement:

"I have come to love and respect the men and women who serve as Capitol Police and am so grateful for their service," Palmer said. "As someone who was on the baseball field when there was an active shooter, I saw first-hand the professionalism and courage of the men and women of the United States Capitol Police. I am heartbroken by the loss of Officer Brian Sicknick who was struck down in the line of duty while defending our nation's Capitol. Ann and I are praying for his family and for the nation."

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