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Capitol Police Officer Who Killed Ashli Babbitt While Defending House Chamber Speaks Out

Capitol Police Lieutenant Michael Byrd describes why he’s choosing to identify himself, and how, as officers barricaded the door separating the rioters from congresspeople, he fired a single shot, killing Ashli Babbitt.

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