Police Officer Brian Sicknick Died of Natural Causes at Capitol Riot, Medical Examiner Rules

By Alexandra Hutzler On 4/19/21 at 4:39 PM EDT

U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick died of natural causes the day after rioters stormed the Capitol building on January 6, Washington D.C.'s medical examiner ruled on Monday.

Sicknick, who collapsed in his office after being injured while physically engaging with protesters, suffered two strokes. He was one of five people to die during or shortly after the insurrection.

Two men have been arrested for allegedly assaulting Sicknick during the riot by spraying a chemical irritant into his eyes and face.

This is a developing story and will be updated with more information as it becomes available.

officer Brian Sicknick medical examiner — A photo of the fallen Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick is seen as people wait for his remains to arrive to lay in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol on February 2, 2021, in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Capitol police officer who died after being injured in the January 6 attack by pro-Trump rioters will lie in honor at the building's Rotunda, a mark of respect rarely bestowed. Brendan Smialowski/Pool/AFP via Getty Images

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