Thompson Statement on the Deaths of Officers Hashida and DeFreytag

Bolton, MS—Chairman Bennie G. Thompson today made the following statement regarding the deaths of Metropolitan Police Department Officers Gunther Hashida and Kyle DeFreytag:

“My heart breaks at the loss of Officers Hashida and DeFreytag. Their families and loved ones have my deepest condolences and I wish them strength in this tragic moment.

“These officers heroically answered the call on January 6th. Their courage and perseverance in the face of a violent mob helped prevent the upending of American democracy. History will record what these patriots did on that dark day, and the entire country mourns their passing.”

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