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Eugene Goodman (born 1980) is an American United States Capitol Police officer who diverted invading rioters from the United States Senate chamber during the January 6 Capitol attack. Goodman is a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Iraq War .
Capitol Police leaders knew of a threat to the Capitol but did not tell the stationed officers. [1] At the time of the attack, Edwards was 31 and a private first class officer. [3] [9] That day, Edwards had been stationed at the Peace Circle on the West front of the Capitol grounds, backed by four other officers in the first responder unit.
One participant in the riot said he and his friends had been given directions to the office of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer by a Capitol Police officer. [215] [206] Representative Pramila Jayapal (D–WA) said she believed the rioters were aided in planning, and guided once inside the Capitol, by Capitol Police officers. [206]
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris had a fitting escort to walk her up the stairs of the Capitol on Wednesday: Eugene Goodman, the lone, Black police officer who bravely lured rioters away from ...
In particular, the heroic efforts of Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman leading the mob away from U.S. senators have brought adulation and a very generous offer. Renée Jacobs, one of the most ...
Capitol Police officers on duty: More than 1,200 . Capitol Police officers try to hold off Donald Trump supporters at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times)
At 2:10 pm, the Proud Boys breached the Capitol by breaking a window on the west terrace with a stolen police riotshield. As attackers began to climb the stairs toward the Senate chamber, a lone Capitol Police officer, Eugene Goodman, worked to slow the mob down as he radioed that they had reached the second floor. Realizing he was steps away ...
The Senate unanimously passed legislation to award Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman with a Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor awarded by Congress.