US Capitol Suicide. A policeman draws his firearm and raises his badge as he approaches a man who had just shot himself dead.


A police officer draws his firearm and raises his badge as he approaches a man who had just shot himself dead at the United States Capitol in Washington DC. The officer yells out to clear the area now! The suicide triggered a security lock-down and a bomb squad investigation. The DC Metropolitan Police department later identified the victim as Leo P. Thornton of Lincolnwood, Illinois, USA. The suicide victim has a social justice sign taped to his hand.


Size: 3627px × 2123px
Location: East Capitol St NE & First St SE, Washington, DC 20004
Photo credit: © Evan El-Amin / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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