NBC Ashli Babbitt Shooter Reveal And Interview: Facts You Need

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NBC News plans to interview and reveal the identity of the Capitol Police officer who shot and killed Ashli Babbitt during the January 6 attack on the Capitol.

Babbit was a pro-Donald Trump rioter who broke into the building as part of a mob trying to stop the election results being counted.

NBC To Interview Shooter, Reveal Identity. “NBC News’ Lester Holt will sit down in an exclusive interview with the U.S. Capitol Police officer responsible for shooting and killing protestor Ashli Babbitt while defending the U.S. House chamber during the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack. The interview will air Thursday, August 26 during NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt at 6:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. CT. ” [NBC]

Officer Will Reveal Identity For First Time. “Speaking out and revealing his identity publicly for the first time, the officer will share his perspective on the events of that day, including the aftermath of the deadly insurrection and the threats he has received. He will also discuss the recent news that Capitol Police will not discipline him following an internal review, exonerating him for use of force, as first reported by NBC News. ” [NBC]

Capitol Police Exonerated Officer After Review. “The United States Capitol Police Office of Professional Responsibility has cleared the officer involved in the shooting of Ashli Babbitt, U.S. Capitol Police announced in a press release on Monday, saying that officer “will not be facing internal discipline.”” [ABC]

Capitol Police: Officer Won’t Face Internal Discipline. “USCP’s Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) determined the officer’s conduct was lawful and within Department policy, which says an officer may use deadly force only when the officer reasonably believes that action is in the defense of human life, including the officer’s own life, or in the defense of any person in immediate danger of serious physical injury. The officer in this case, who is not being identified for the officer’s safety, will not be facing internal discipline.” [US Capitol Police]

Capitol Police: Shooting Babbitt Potentially Saved Lives Of Members of Congress. “The actions of the officer in this case potentially saved Members and staff from serious injury and possible death from a large crowd of rioters who forced their way into the U.S. Capitol and to the House Chamber where Members and staff were steps away” [US Capitol Police]