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In reply to the discussion: Capitol cop 'kills himself' 3 days after fellow officer was killed by rioters during Congress siege [View all]JohnnyRingo
(20,231 posts)21. He had to already be balancing on the edge.
The events Wednesday may have been the final straw that pushed him over, but no otherwise mentally healthy person would kill themselves for the riot alone.
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Capitol cop 'kills himself' 3 days after fellow officer was killed by rioters during Congress siege [View all]
BlueWavePsych
Jan 2021
OP
So sad, but i have to wonder if he was involved in the inside job and the remorse over what happened
onetexan
Jan 2021
#4
NY Post: Veteran Capitol cop reportedly commits suicide days after DC riot
BlueWavePsych
Jan 2021
#11
Off-duty Capitol Police officer dies in apparent suicide, three days after Wednesday's riot
BlueWavePsych
Jan 2021
#12
Capitol Police Officer dies of apparent suicide; it's not clear if his death is related to the riots
BlueWavePsych
Jan 2021
#13
Thank You For The Newspaper Accounts Of This Suicide - But I'm Curious As To....
global1
Jan 2021
#17
Thanks for the link. It says "He was among those who responded to Jan. 6 riot at Capitol."
SunSeeker
Jan 2021
#28
What Makes This Even More Curious Is This Comment In One Of The Newspaper Stories....
global1
Jan 2021
#19
His dad was also the chief lobbyist for Philip Morris tobacco. VERY well connected, IOW.
TheRickles
Jan 2021
#38
No matter how this comes out, it is tragic for his friends and family. nt
Evolve Dammit
Jan 2021
#33