Kamala Harris on Friday condoled the dying of US Capitol Police Officer William Evans.
Washington: Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday condoled the dying of US Capitol Police Officer William Evans, saying that he “made the last word sacrifice defending the Capitol and people who work there on behalf of the American individuals.”
Evans died, whereas one other police officer was hospitalised, after a automobile crashed right into a safety barrier on the US Capitol complicated after which the driving force lunged in the direction of the officers with a knife, police mentioned. The officers opened fireplace and the suspect was shot lifeless.
“Officer Evans, his household, and all those that knew him are in our hearts and prayers. We mourn with them throughout this tough time,” the US vp mentioned within the assertion.
“Doug and I are grateful for the Capitol Police, the Nationwide Guard Speedy Response Drive, and everybody else who responded swiftly to at this time’s assault,” Harris, who served within the Senate for 4 years, mentioned.
“And we proceed to be pleased with the brave women and men who defend the Capitol, particularly throughout a difficult interval once they have confronted two violent and lethal assaults,” she mentioned.
Harris additionally mentioned, “In an inexplicable act of violence, a courageous US Capitol Police Officer, William Evans, was killed within the line of responsibility whereas one other officer fights for his life. Officer Evans made the last word sacrifice to guard the Capitol. Our hearts exit to his household and family members.”
Earlier on Friday, the White Home flag was lowered to half-staff following the dying of the 18-year US Capitol Police veteran.
US President Joe Biden reacted to the incident saying he and first woman Jill Biden have been heartbroken.
“Jill and I have been heartbroken to be taught of the violent assault at a safety checkpoint on the US Capitol grounds, which killed Officer William Evans of the US Capitol Police, and left a fellow officer combating for his life,” Biden mentioned.
“We ship our heartfelt condolences to Officer Evans’ household, and everybody grieving his loss. We all know what a tough time this has been for the Capitol, everybody who works there, and people who defend it,” the President mentioned.
The US Capitol went into lockdown on Friday (native time) after the incident on the North Barricade car entry level alongside Structure Avenue exterior the enduring constructing.
Federal and Regulation enforcement sources advised CNN that the suspect within the assault was 25-year-old Noah Inexperienced from Indiana.
