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 ArticlesCharlie Kirk’s Alleged Murderer Confessed Shortly After Shooting, Messages ShowSep 16, 2025First Man Arrested in Charlie Kirk Shooting Said He Shot Kirk: SheriffSep 16, 2025New Jersey Doctor Resigns After Allegedly Celebrating Charlie Kirk’s MurderSep 16, 2025CDC Advisers to Vote on 3 Vaccines: What to KnowSep 16, 2025Related TopicsCapitolTrump