Man Who Attacked Cop At U.S. Capitol May Be In Chicago Area: FBI

CHICAGO — The FBI has released images of a man they say assaulted a federal officer at the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021. The feds believe the man is likely to be living in the Chicago area and are asking for the public’s help in identifying him.

The man is alleged to have used wasp spray in an attack on a federal officer and a police-style baton to smash Capitol Building windows.

Photos released by FBI-Chicago show a white man with a medium to heavier build. He was wearing white and black gloves, a black knit beanie with the word “Carhartt” across the front, reflective sunglasses, a brown or gray multi-toned gaiter, and a black hooded winter coat. On the left arm of the coat was a black square patch with a white star bearing a strong resemblance to a U.S. Army star logo. The feds say he is also believed to be right-handed.

The public is asked to call 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) to report tips on this man’s identity. Callers should reference photo 283. Tips may also be reported online at tips.fbi.gov, even anonymously.

The FBI continues to seek the public’s assistance in identifying people who made unlawful entry into the U.S. Capitol building and committed various other criminal violations, such as destruction of property, assaulting law enforcement officers, targeting and assaulting members of the news media, and other unlawful conduct, on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C. Visit the FBI’s gallery to review photographs and video footage of suspects currently at large nationwide.

The public's help is sought in identifying the man in these photos, who the FBI claim may have participated in the U.S. Capitol Building breach on Jan. 6, 2021. Reference photo 283.