U.S. Capitol Police officer dies after violent protests, bringing death toll to 5

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) - A U.S. Capitol Police officer has died from injuries sustained during violent riots at the Capitol on Wednesday.

A source tells KRON4's Alexandra Limon that the police officer was hit in the head with a fire extinguisher by a rioter and was taken off life support.

#BREAKING A source confirms a US Capitol Police Officer has been taken off life support and died, after being hit in the head with a fire extinguisher by a rioter yesterday. #NexstarDC

— Alexandra Limon (@AlexLimonNews) January 8, 2021

The police officer is now the fifth person to die as a result of the violent protests.

The other four who died have been identified as:

• Rosanne Boyland, 34, of Kennesaw, GA
• Kevin Greeson, 55, of Athens, AL
• Benjamin Phillips, 50, of Ringtown, PA
• Ashli Babbitt, 35, of San Diego, CA

This is a developing story, check back for updates.

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