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Ashli Babbitt

A martyr? Air Force veteran Ashli Babbitt’s past tells a more complex story

The Air Force veteran was fatally shot while attempting to climb through a broken window inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

3 years ago

U.S. soldiers with the Virginia National Guard listen to a squad leader briefing after arriving near the Capitol in Washington on, Jan. 13, 2021.

Military leader defends Jan. 6 response as House steps up probes

Lt. Gen. Walter Piatt echoed comments from other senior military leaders about the perception of soldiers being used to secure the election process.

4 years ago

No charges for police officer in Capitol riot shooting death of Air Force veteran

Authorities had considered for months whether criminal charges were appropriate for the Capitol Police officer who fatally shot Ashli Babbitt, a 35-year-old Air Force veteran from San Diego.

4 years ago

Pence pleaded with acting defense secretary to ‘clear the Capitol,’ timeline of riot shows

With Trump not engaged, it fell to Pentagon officials, a handful of senior White House aides, the leaders of Congress and the vice president holed up in a secure bunker to manage the chaos.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

4 years ago

How many troops were involved in the Capitol riot? Figuring that out won’t be easy

At least one active-duty soldier is under investigation, as is a retired airman.

By Meghann Myers, Leo Shane III, Todd South and Kyle Rempfer

4 years ago

Videos show fatal shooting during rampage at the Capitol

The Air Force veteran killed during the storming of the Capitol was shot as she began to climb through the broken part of a door leading into an area known as the Speaker’s Lobby, videos posted online show.

4 years ago