Electoral Vote CountPerson Shot Inside US Capitol Has Died: PoliceSavePrintPolice with guns drawn watch as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021. J. Scott Applewhite/AP PhotoZachary StieberSenior Reporter1/6/2021|Updated: 2/15/2021Update: The woman was identified as Ashley Babbitt, also slept Ashli Babbitt. The shooter was a U.S. Capitol Police officer who was suspended, pending an investigation.Original story below.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentZachary StieberSenior ReporterZachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]Author’s Selected ArticlesPeanut Allergies in Children Have Dropped Significantly: StudyOct 20, 2025Supreme Court Turns Down Appeal in Mumps Vaccine Antitrust CaseOct 20, 2025Changes to Food Stamp Program SNAP Coming in NovemberOct 19, 2025Federal Courts About to Run Out of Money, Furlough EmployeesOct 17, 2025Related TopicsCapitolTrump