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The USCP accepts the findings from the District of Columbia's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner that Officer Brian Sicknick died of natural causes. This does not change the fact Officer Sicknick died in the line of duty, courageously defending Congress and the Capitol.
The Department continues to mourn the loss of our beloved colleague. The attack on our officers, including Brian, was an attack on our democracy.
The United States Capitol Police welcomes the USCP Office of Inspector General's (OIG) review and its recommendations. The Department understands and supports the evaluation of the events of January 6 and implementing changes to improve its operational readiness and the physical security infrastructure of the Capitol Complex.
Today, the body of United States Capitol Police Officer William "Billy" Evans will lie in honor in the Capitol Rotunda.
The 41-year old died in the line of duty protecting the U.S. Capitol on April 2, 2021. A second officer who was injured in the same attack at a checkpoint was hospitalized and is recovering from his injuries at home.
Statement from the Family of USCP Officer Billy Evans
The U.S. Capitol Police Department is deeply grateful for this tribute to our fallen hero. Thank you, Speaker Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Schumer.
"It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the passing of Officer William 'Billy' Evans this afternoon from injuries he sustained following an attack at the North Barricade by a lone assailant. Officer Evans had been a member of the United States Capitol Police for 18 years. He began his USCP service on March 7, 2003, and was a member of the Capitol Division's First Responder's Unit. Please keep Officer Evans and his family in your thoughts and prayers."
–Acting U.S. Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman
U.S. Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman promoted 23 sworn personnel across the Department on Sunday.
Notably, Inspector Jason Bell was promoted to Deputy Chief of the Operational Services Bureau; and Captains Jeanita Mitchell and Denea Newell were promoted to Inspector.
Inspector Mitchell is assigned to the Protective Services Bureau's Investigations Division.
Inspector Newell is assigned to the Operational Services Bureau's Special Operations Division.
Inspector is similar to the position of Major in other police departments.
All of the fencing that surrounded the outer perimeter of the U.S. Capitol Complex has been removed. Affected roads have reopened. The USCP is ready to quickly ramp up security at a moment's notice, if needed.
The inner perimeter fence, around the Capitol Building, is still in place, while the Department works with our congressional stakeholders and law enforcement partners to strengthen our security posture.
In the coming weeks, the United States Capitol Police will continue to improve access around the U.S. Capitol, while fulfilling our mission to protect Congress and the Capitol Hill community.
The USCP has already modified fencing along 3rd Street, NW, Louisiana Avenue, NW, and Washington Avenue, SW to help drivers and pedestrians. For security reasons, we will not provide a detailed timeline of specific, future changes.
The current infrastructure and National Guard assistance is temporary.