4th Police Officer Who Defended US Capitol During Riot Dies by Suicide

Another D.C. police officer who helped defend the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6 has died by suicide. News4’s Jackie Bensen talked with Chief Robert Contee about why he feels hiring more officers under a new budget proposed by the mayor could help relieve what he says is unprecedented pressure. ——— Don’t miss an NBC Washington video, subscribe here: http://bit.ly/30u6xr2​​​​​ For more, visit NBCWashington here: http://bit.ly/2YF3nzj​​​​​ On Facebook: http://bit.ly/2w6E24Z​​​​​ On Twitter: http://bit.ly/2HxVh4r