Report: Ashli Babbitt Shooter on January 6 Identified

Report: Ashli Babbitt Shooter on January 6 Identified: Ashli Babbitt’s shooter on January 6 was identified on Thursday as “Lieutenant Michael Leroy Byrd,” Newsweek reported. Terry Roberts, an attorney who represents the victim’s family, revealed the name, suggesting that Byrd’s identity was covered up by the U.S. Capitol Police, congressional staffers, and federal investigations because “no one would divulge it.” “The U.S. Congress wants to protect this man. He’s got friends in high places and they want to protect him,” Roberts said. “And they’ve done a pretty good job of it. … I don’t think it’s a proud moment for the U.S. Capitol Police or the U.S. Congress.” “Byrd’s attorney, Mark Schamel, did not dispute the positive identification,” Newsweek reported. Roberts apparently publicized the name after Byrd was set to be interviewed by NBC’s Lester Holt in a recorded interview. ““Roberts told Zenger Wednesday night that the shooter was "Lieutenant Michael Leroy Byrd." Byrd's attorney, Mark Schamel, did not dispute the positive identification.” Same guy who left his loaded gun in a public restroom while kids were on a tour. https://t.co/OvrODOnVpb — John Cardillo (@johncardillo) August 26, 2021