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LawOfficer.com says the cause of death is not yet known, at least not publicly known.[1] It seems that he died of a "medical condition", and not having his skull crushed as at least one person on Twitter has stated.

1. https://www.lawofficer.com/family-of-fallen-capitol-police-o...



The same website has, as the top article: "Capitol rioter filmed hitting officer in head with fire extinguisher"

Which quotes: "Two law enforcement sources told the Associated Press that Officer Brian Sicknick, 42, was hit in the head with a fire extinguisher, according to The Post. He later died at a hospital Thursday night"

Link : https://www.lawofficer.com/capitol-rioter-filmed-hitting-off...




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