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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]pat_k
(12,093 posts)32. WaPo appears to confirm suicide.
Although still no "official" confirmation from USCP or it's union.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/liebengood-capitol-police-death/2021/01/10/3a495b84-5357-11eb-a08b-f1381ef3d207_story.html
Two law enforcement officials told The Washington Post that Liebengood, 51, died by suicide over the weekend, days after being on the scene of Wednesdays violent siege of the Capitol building by a pro-Trump mob.
Statements by the Capitol Police and its union did not release a cause or date of death for Liebengood, who had been with the department since April 2005 and was assigned to the Senate Division.
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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