Suspects Wanted In Assault Of Cop At U.S. Capitol Insurrection

WASHINGTON, DC — The FBI is looking for individuals involved with the assault of a Metropolitan Police Officer during the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

The FBI released seven images of individuals believed to be involved with the assault of Officer Michael Fanone. The Metropolitan Police Department said the Fanone had a mild heart attack after being beaten and tased by attackers.

Fanone told CNN he was at the west front Capitol entrance with other officers when he was pushed out into the crowd and tasered several times. He said rioters took an ammunition magazine from his belt, took his police radio and ripped off his police badge. At one point, he recalled individuals were trying to take his gun and yelled"kill him with his own gun."

He considered using his gun but thought he would be overpowered, and shooting a few people would give them intent to kill him. Instead, he yelled out that he had kids, and that led to some people helping him.

To the people that helped, he said, "Thank you, but f--- you for being there."

The investigation is part of the larger one into unlawful entry at the U.S. Capitol and assault on law enforcement on Jan. 6. The FBI asks for tips to be submitted by phone to 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324) or online at fbi.gov/USCapitol.