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April 5, 2021

U.S. Capitol Police Officer Killed After Man Rams Car into Security Checkpoint
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A U.S. Capitol Police officer was killed after a man crashed his car
into a security checkpoint Friday. William Evans was an 18-year veteran
of the agency. Another officer was hospitalized. The suspect was shot
and killed on the scene after police say he attempted to attack the
officers with a knife. Authorities are investigating a possible motive.
The attack comes three months after the January 6 Capitol insurrection,
which killed one officer; two died by suicide following the attack.


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