FBI Washington Field Office Assistant Director in Charge Steven D’Antuono issued the following statement regarding today’s attack that left one Capitol Police officer dead and another injured after a vehicle rammed a barricade near the U.S. Capitol.

The men and women of the FBI Washington Field Office extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and colleagues of U.S. Capitol Police Officer William "Billy" Evans, who lost his life today while serving the American people. The weight of this loss is heavy, and we offer our full support to our law enforcement partners during this most difficult time.