Capitol cop 'kills himself' 3 days after fellow officer was killed by rioters during Congress siege

[Judi Lynn]

14. Found a more detailed article on Oficer Liebengood:

Howard Liebengood: A Tribute to the Capitol Police Officer Who Died



Howard Liebengood and his wife

Capitol Police officer Howard Liebengood, the second officer to die in the wake of the Capitol riots, was remembered for his friendly demeanor as he protected Congress. He was the son of a powerful sergeant of arms in the Senate and lobbyist with ties to many prominent politicians.

His death was confirmed by the Capitol Police in a news release, although they did not release a cause of death. However, Punchbowl News reported, via sources, that the cause of death was suicide.

“The United States Capitol Police is deeply saddened by the off-duty death on January 9, 2021, of Officer Howard Liebengood, age 51,” the Capitol police news release, dated January 10, says.

The death comes just days after multiple Capitol police officers were injured and one, Brian Sicknick, died as a result of the Capitol riots. Capitol police received withering criticism for lack of security in the wake of that; it’s not clear, however, whether the Capitol riots played any role in Liebengood’s death or where he was working at that time.

Here’s what you need to know about the life and death of Howard Liebengood:

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Rest in Peace, Howard Liebengood.