The FBI has said it is targeting a single attacker as it continues to investigate the death of U.S. Capitol police officer Brian Sicknick, who died from injuries sustained during the January 6 riots.
A federal law enforcement source and another close to the investigation confirmed the news Saturday.
Sicknick, 42, was injured “while physically speaking to protesters” and returned to his branch office, where he collapsed, according to a Capitol police statement. He was taken to the hospital, where he later died on January 7.
Agents did not determine Sicknick’s exact cause of injuries, but recently said they suspect it was a potentially irritating spray, such as bear spray, that he inhaled during the riot. The investigation into Sicknick’s death is considered an assault.
According to officials, a video shows a person attacking several officers, including Sicknick, with spray. The suspect is also being tried who discussed the alleged attack before the incident, officials said.
Federal authorities have not identified the suspect, and the FBI has not yet released the video to the public.
Five people, including Sicknick, have died after a crowd of supporters of then-President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol to prevent Congress from formally accepting the votes of the Electoral College that formally accepted November’s election to President Joe Biden.
It’s an evolving story; check back for updates.
