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Upstate News HeadlinesJanuary 6, 2021

Lindsey Graham calls the Protest at the Capital a National Embarrassment

Sen. Graham: "I support peaceful protests but not violence and destruction. People need to leave the Capitol now! This is a national embarrassment."
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) January 6, 2021

One woman has been shot in the chest and the Senate was forced to recess amid violent protest at the capital.

Biden calls for calm and accountability

President-elect Biden: This borders on sedition and it must end now!
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) January 6, 2021

Security was easily breached

“I don’t have an explanation of their failure,” the former Sergeant at Arms of the U.S. Senate says as law enforcement attempts to retake the Capitol grounds from protesters. “But there was a freaking failure.” https://t.co/sTBZ8doVfr
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) January 6, 2021

Details on the shooting

One person in critical condition after being shot at the U.S. Capitol; at least 5 people transported to hospital, per D.C. EMS.

One of those transported was a law enforcement officer. Several officers have been treated for pepper spray exposure.
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) January 6, 2021