Some 28 percent of people who survive mass shootings in the United States develop post-traumatic stress disorder, according to the National Center for PTSD at the U.S. Survivors of traumatic incidents, such as mass shootings or acts of terror, often report experiencing suicidal thoughts and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. "What we all went through that day was traumatic, and if you are hurting, please take advantage of the counseling services that are available to us."
#Cop who committed suicide after insurrection professional#
There is absolutely nothing wrong with seeking professional counseling." In July, Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn addressed officers who responded to the insurrection at the Capitol, urging them to seek professional help if they felt the need to.ĭunn said, "I want to take this moment and speak to my fellow officers about the emotions they are continuing to experience from the events of January 6. Washington DC's chief medical examiner said Sicknick suffered from more than one stroke before passing away. Sicknick, died of natural causes one day after the attack. Officer Howard Liebengood, a 16-year Capitol Police veteran, also responded to the attack on the Capitol and died by suicide days after the event.Īnother Capitol Police officer, Brian D. Smith had been on the force for a total of 12 years. Metropolitan Police Officer Jeffrey Smith committed suicide days after the insurrection.
Hashida joined the Metropolitan Police Department in 2003 and DeFreytag had been with the department since November 2016.
This tragic loss occurred nearly three weeks after Metropolitan Police Officer Kyle DeFreytag was found dead on July 10, according to department public information officer Sean Hickman. Metzger added, "We are grieving as a Department and our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Hashida's family and friends." The news outlet lists the deceased officers as Gunther Hashida, Kyle DeFreytag, Jeffrey Smith, and Howard Liebengood.Īccording to Kristen Metzger, spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police Department: "Officer Gunther Hashida, assigned to the Emergency Response Team within the Special Operations Division, was found deceased in his residence on Thursday, July 29." Six months after the US Capitol insurrection, a total of four DC police officers who responded to the incident have taken their own lives, CNN reports.
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