Updated January 12th, 2021 at 09:52 IST
FBI intensifies nationwide manhunt, releases pics of suspected US Capitol rioters
FBI has released pictures of the rioters and has launched a nationwide manhunt for the suspects captured on camera involved in US Capitol siege, on January 6
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On January 6, the US Capitol was stormed by rioters breaching the police forces and creating chaos in the building. According to the police, 5 people lost their lives during the unrest, as one woman was shot dead, a police officer scummed to his injuries and three other died from medical emergencies.
The FBI has released pictures seeking information to help identify those individuals responsible for creating nuisance in the capitol building during the riots and has launched a nationwide manhunt for the suspects captured on camera.
The #FBI is still seeking information to help identify individuals who actively instigated violence on January 6 in Washington, D.C. Visit https://t.co/h36NpdxbEh to see images from current cases, and if you see someone you recognize, submit a tip at https://t.co/buMd8vYXzH. pic.twitter.com/cGgWNeywIc
— FBI (@FBI)
The #FBI released new photos of the individual(s) responsible for placing suspected pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on January 6. If you recognize this backpack or these shoes, submit a tip at https://t.co/buMd8vYXzH. A $50,000 reward is available. @FBIWFO https://t.co/Quaky7ud2X pic.twitter.com/ivJJwoWERr
— FBI (@FBI)
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has asked citizens to contact the FBI's Toll-Free Tipline at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) to verbally report tips and submit information, photos, or videos that could be relevant online at fbi.gov/USCapitol. A $50,000 reward is also available.
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Published January 12th, 2021 at 09:52 IST