'''Michael L. Byrd''' was identified as the [[U.S. Capitol Police]] gunman who executed senior airman [[Ashli Babbitt]] during the 2021 U.S. Capitol peaceful protests. Byrd shot and killed Babbitt without warning. Babbitt was unarmed. The [[D.C.]] coroner listed the cause of death as a “homicide.”<ref>https://www.revolver.news/2021/04/mystery-surrounding-ashli-babbitt-shooter-police-officer-foia/</ref> Babbit was a 14-year veteran of the [[United States Air Force]] and served tours in [[Iraq]] and [[Afghanistan]]. Babbitt’s awards include the Iraq Campaign Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. | '''Michael L. Byrd''' was identified as the [[U.S. Capitol Police]] gunman who executed senior airman [[Ashli Babbitt]] during the 2021 U.S. Capitol peaceful protests. Byrd shot and killed Babbitt without warning. Babbitt was unarmed. The [[D.C.]] coroner listed the cause of death as a “homicide.”<ref>https://www.revolver.news/2021/04/mystery-surrounding-ashli-babbitt-shooter-police-officer-foia/</ref> Babbit was a 14-year veteran of the [[United States Air Force]] and served tours in [[Iraq]] and [[Afghanistan]]. Babbitt’s awards include the Iraq Campaign Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. |