Even though the Washington is still reeling from theviolent January 6 riots at the Congress, while yet another incident in the USCapitol that took place on Friday late night (IST) has shook the world. As perreports, a vehicle rammed two police officers at a Capitol’ security checkpoint,killing one of them and injuring another.
The alleged assailant was identified as Noah Green, a25-year-old man from Indiana, was also shot dead by law enforcement.
According to police, Noah Green, as per his Facebookposts is an adherent of the Nation of Islam sect, which has been denounced bymainstream Muslims and has no connections to the faith despite the sect's name.
In a news conference, acting Capitol Police ChiefYogananda Pittman said that the car rammed two police officers at a Capitolcheckpoint, killing one of them and injuring another.
Yogananda Pittman said that the driver of the car cameout wielding a knife and lunged at an officer who shot him, she said.
Meanwhile, the slain police officer has been identifiedby Capitol Police as 18-year veteran William "Billy" Evans.
"It is with profound sadness that I share the newsof the passing of Officer William 'Billy' Evans this afternoon from injuries hesustained following an attack at the North Barricade by a lone assailant.
"This has been an extremely difficult time for USCapitol Police," Pittman said, noting the attack underscores that theCapitol Hill remains a potential target for violence.
After the attack, a heavy police force was deployed outsideof the Capitol, which houses the Congress and offices of its members, includinga helicopter landing on the premises.
The National Guard said that it was deploying anImmediate Response Force (IRF) made up of soldiers and airmen to the Capitolcomplex after the latest attack.