Washington, DC Demonstrations
January 6th, 2021 1:30pm PST Update:
The National Guard and other federal agencies are being deployed to the U.S. Capitol after protesters backing President Donald Trump forced their way into the building, causing a delay in the constitutional process to affirm Joe Biden’s victory in the November election.
At least one improvised explosive device was found on the U.S. Capitol grounds during the chaos, several law enforcement officials tell NBC News.
One person is in critical condition after being shot at the Capitol and at least five people were taken to the hospital, NBC News reports. A law enforcement officer was among those taken to a hospital. Several officers were treated for exposure to pepper spray.
The D.C. National Guard also will respond, as well as the Virginia National Guard, Virginia state troopers and Maryland state troopers. (NBC Washington, DC)
Follow live updates in DC from the Washington Post
Elsewhere, demonstrators entered the statehouse in Topeka, KS and are remaining peaceful at this time (FOX 4 Kansas City)
In Atlanta, Georgia Secretary of State evacuates the Georgia State Capitol as precaution while demonstrators breach US Capitol in DC (11 Alive News)
Nationwide Demonstrations by Region
Northwestern US:
- Sacramento, CA – State Capitol Building (9:00am-3:00pm PST)
- Klamath Falls, OR – Klamath County Circuit Court (12:00pm PST)
- Salem, OR – State Capitol Building (12:00pm PST)
- Olympia, WA – State Capitol Building (12:00pm PST)
- Oak Harbor, WA – WA-20 & W Pioneer Way (1:00-3:00pm PST)
- Everett, WA – South Everett Park & Ride (12:00pm PST)
- Buffalo, WY – Johnson County Courthouse (9:00am MST)
- Coeur d’Alene, ID – US-95 & Appleway Ave (11:00am-1:00pm PST)
Southwestern US:
- Salt Lake City, UT – State Capitol Building (3:00-5:00pm MST)
- Phoenix, AZ – State Capitol Building (10:00am MST)
- Los Angeles, CA – City Hall (9:00am-12:00pm PST)
Central US:
- Topeka, KS – Capital Building (12:00pm CST)
- Austin, TX – State Capitol Building (12:00-4:00pm CST)
- Little Rock, AR – State Capitol Building (9:00am-2:00pm CST)
- Baton Rouge, LA – State Capitol Building (12:00-2:00pm CST)
Midwestern US:
- Lansing, MI – State Capitol Building (11:45am EST)
- St. Paul, MN – State Capitol Building (11:00am-3:00pm CST)
- Indianapolis, IN – State Capitol Building (9:00am EST)
- Columbus, OH – Statehouse (12:00pm EST)
Southeastern US:
- Columbia, SC – State House (10:00am EST)
- Lowndes County, MS – Louisiana Shrimp Shack on Hwy 45 N (11:00am CST)
Middle Atlantic US:
- Erie, PA – Perry Square Park (3:00-6:00pm EST)
Northeastern US:
- Providence, RI – Secretary of State’s Office (12:00pm EST)
- Hartford, CT – Legislative Office Building (10:00am EST)
Important Links
- Full street closures and disruptions (DC.gov Metropolitan Police Department)
- Demonstrations and road closures to begin Tuesday (NBC Washington, DC)
- January 6th Protests Planned (NBC Washington, DC)
- DC National Guard to respond to protests this week (NBC Washington, DC)
- Stop the Steal, DC