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Rep. Burchett mourns loss of USCP officer Brian Sicknick

January 8, 2021

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Jan 8, 2021) – United States Capitol Police (USCP) officer Brian Sicknick has died from injuries sustained during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol Building. U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) has released the following statement:

"U.S. Capitol Police officers protect everyone visiting the heart of our nation's democracy, and it is terrible to hear an officer lost their life protecting us from violence. I'm praying for Officer Sicknick's family and fellow officers during this difficult time."