As U.S. Capitol Is Breached and in Lockdown, DC Mayor Implements Lockdown
Wednesday, January 06, 2021
D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser has announced an emergency citywide curfew as a chaotic scene worsened at the U.S. Capitol building.
From 6 p.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday, Bowser said no one would be allowed out in the city, including those traveling by car, bike or other transportation on any city road or in any public place.
Essential workers and those traveling to essential work are exempted, the mayor’s announcement said.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe Washington Post reports that “Just before 1 p.m., a group of primarily White men pushed, then toppled the barricades, storming through them to the grassy fields leading to the Capitol. Several Capitol police stood guard but could not hold back the tide. Hundreds scaled and kicked aside the barricades, yelling “forward!!” as they ran upward.”
Many are criticizing President Donald Trump's speech this morning that urged protestors to “fight” against the transition of power.
Trump tweeted at 3:15 PM, “I am asking for everyone at the U.S. Capitol to remain peaceful. No violence! Remember, WE are the Party of Law & Order – respect the Law and our great men and women in Blue. Thank you!
“After a few minutes of the crowds yelling “USA! USA!”, dozens of law enforcement descended down the steps to boos. Police guarding the back of the Capitol building released smoke explosives into the crowd before 2 p.m. The explosives, which released a green irritant, made protesters cough. Some dispersed, then clustered forward. Those who were unmasked started put on face coverings,” reports the Post.
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