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Capitol Police Officer Who Killed Ashli Babbitt Breaks His Silence: ‘I Saved Countless Lives’

‘POSING A THREAT’

Lt. Michael Byrd is a 28-year veteran of the Capitol Police, which has exonerated him for shooting Ashli Babbitt.

Kelly Weill
Blake Montgomery 

Former Reporter/Editor

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Kelly Weill

Kelly Weill

kelly.weill@thedailybeast.com

Blake Montgomery

Blake Montgomery

Former Reporter/Editor

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