The U.S. Capitol was placed under lockdown and Vice President Mike Pence left the floor of Congress as hundreds of protesters swarmed past barricades surrounding the building.
President Donald Trump supporters stormed the Capitol Wednesday following Trump's speech in which he again falsely claimed to have won the 2020 election against President-elect Joe Biden. Thousands had gathered in in D.C. for the speech and to protest the certification of Biden's victory and events quickly took a turn with Pro-Trump extremists making their way inside the building. Here are photos:
President Donald Trump's supporters gather outside the Capitol building in Washington D.C., United States on January 06, 2021. Pro-Trump rioters stormed the US Capitol as lawmakers were set to sign off Wednesday on President-elect Joe Biden's electoral victory in what was supposed to be a routine process headed to Inauguration Day. (Getty Images)
U.S. Capitol police officers detain demonstrators outside the House Chamber during a joint session of Congress to count the votes of the 2020 presidential election. (Getty Images)
A woman lies on the ground after being shot during a protest at the U.S. Capitol. The U.S. Capitol was placed under lockdown and Vice President Mike Pence left the floor of Congress as hundreds of protesters swarmed past barricades surrounding the building where lawmakers were debating Joe Biden's victory in the Electoral College. (Getty Images)
U.S. Capitol police officers point guns at a door during a joint session of Congress to count the votes of the 2020 presidential election takes place in the House Chamber. (Getty Images)
U.S. Capitol Police scuffle with demonstrators after they broke through security fencing outside of the U.S. Capitol building. (Getty Images)
Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, and other members take cover as protesters attempt to disrupt the joint session of Congress to certify the Electoral College vote. (Getty Images)
A protester is seen hanging from the balcony in the Senate Chamber. (Getty Images)
A supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump sits inside the office of US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi as he protest inside the U.S. Capitol. (Getty Images)
Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump enter the US Capitol's Rotunda. (Getty Images)
Police spray supporters of US President Donald Trump as they protest inside the U.S. Capitol. (Getty Images)
Capitol Police officers receive medical treatment after clashes with pro-Trump extremists. (Getty Images)
Members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) swat team patrol the Longworth House Office. (Getty Images)
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