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Officer Who Defended Capitol During Riots Dies of Apparent Suicide

‘TRAGIC DAY’

Howard B. Liebengood, a 15-year veteran of the Capitol Police, died Saturday.

Barbie Latza Nadeau
Hanna Trudo 

Politics Reporter

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Barbie Latza Nadeau

Barbie Latza Nadeau

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