Officials release images of alleged Capitol invasion



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A The Washington DC police released today dozens of photographs of persons of interest wanted for having been part of the invasion of the Capitol yesterday afternoon, Wednesday (night in mainland Portugal). The incident resulted in the death of four people, several injured police officers, damage and a curfew in the capital.

The Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department posted the photos online Thursday. Among the faces is identified, according to the New York Post, Jake Angels, 32 years old, follower gives QAnon (movement that concentrates a set of conspiracy theories propagated mainly by supporters Trump) and known in right-wing circles as’QShaman‘.

“We still have a lot of work ahead of us to identify and hold each member of the violent mob accountable for their behavior“said DC Police Chief Robert Countiesat a press conference. “We have already collected countless images of people of interest and we are asking the community to help us will identifythe“he added, referring to the fact that” these images show individuals participating in various acts violence or destruction of property “.

The official also confirmed that at least 68 people were arrested, only one was a Washington DC resident. The photographs of the suspects, he explained, were shared with the FBI, with local hotels, airports and police on patrol.

Suspects are wanted for unauthorized entry to the Capitol and grounds, as well as theft of private property, reception, among other crimes.

It is recalled that during the afternoon of yesterday Wednesday (night in mainland Portugal), supporters the outgoing president of U.S, Donald Trump, confronted the authorities and invaded the Capitol in Washington DC, as members of Congress gathered to formalize the victory of President-elect Joe Bidenin the elections of November.

The vote ratification session for the presidential elections of the U.S he was detained, but four hours later authorities declared the Capitol building safe.

Today, the United States Congress ratified Joe’s victory Biden in the presidential elections of November, in what is the last stage before being installed in 20 janeiro.

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