The veteran US Capitol Police officer who killed pro-Trump rioter Ashli Babbitt went public, revealing his identity and defending his actions on January 6. 'I know that day I saved countless lives,' he said.
"I know that day I saved countless lives," Lt. Michael Byrd said in an interview with"NBC Nightly News.""I know members of Congress, as well as my fellow officers and staff, were in jeopardy and in serious danger. And that's my job."The officer fatally shot Babbitt in the shoulder while she climbed through a window that led into the Speaker's Lobby, adjacent to the House chamber, while lawmakers were evacuating.
GOP senator shuts down caller demanding name of Capitol officer 01:39The Justice Department said in April that Byrd wouldn't be criminally charged in connection with Babbitt's death, and the US Capitol Police said last week that he wouldn't face any internal discipline. He could still face civil litigation from Babbitt's family, which has threatened a lawsuit.
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