'Kill him with his own gun' – DC cop talks about Capitol riot

• Author: HAGAY HACOHEN
• Published date: 17 January 2021
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

Fanone was assaulted by the rioters, and as he lay on the ground, they ripped off his police radio and even his badge.

Even his 20-years on the force couldn't prepare him for what he was about to experience. The rioters began shouting to each other "Kill him, kill him with his own gun."

As he had his weapon at the time, he had a choice to make: Use deadly force, which would likely result with the mob ending his life, or trying something else.

"I just remember yelling out that I have kids," he said, "and it seemed to work." Several people in the crowd created a circle around him which prevented others from harming him further. His partner was later able to extract him from that situation.

While the officer thanked the people who stepped forward to protect him, he added "f**k you for being there."

The riots in Washington led to a mob of angry citizens taking over the US Capitol, airing previously unimagined scenes to the world. Images such as a Confederate flag being raised in the heart of American democracy and men with shirts claiming that "six million Jews aren't enough."

The mob was fueled by US President Donald Trump, who urged them to reclaim the country after he...