However, a spokesperson for the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department confirmed that this woman received a gunshot to the chest during violence on Capitol Hill today. Following this injury, emergency services transported the woman to the hospital. Reports indicated her critical condition; although, it is now clear that she didn’t make it.
The demonstrations occurred in D.C. today for the purposes of stopping what many conservatives view as a fraudulent presidential election. Many Trump supporters also hoped that Pence would manage to prevent Biden from taking office in two weeks; however, the vice president has since gone on the record, confirming that he lacks the legal and constitutional authority to grant Trump a second term.
Congressional certification of Joe Biden
Today’s antics at the U.S. Capitol did not really stop congressional proceedings to certify Joe Biden as the next president. It simply delayed the process.
Republicans and Democrats in Washington have confirmed that Biden’s certification will proceed later this evening. Democrat James Clyburn, the House Majority Whip, also stated that Congress feels “not deterred” by today’s events.
