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Former Capitol Police officer a forensic match for Jan. 6 pipe bomber, sources say

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On January 5, 2021, an unidentified individual placed pipe bombs near the Democratic National Committee and Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., between approximately 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.</span

On January 5, 2021, an unidentified individual placed pipe bombs near the Democratic National Committee and Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., between approximately 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

The FBI, ATF, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department and U.S. Capitol Police continue offering a $500,000 reward for information leading to the suspect's arrest and conviction, with the case remaining unsolved nearly five years later.</span

The FBI, ATF, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department and U.S. Capitol Police continue offering a $500,000 reward for information leading to the suspect's arrest and conviction, with the case remaining unsolved nearly five years later.

Blaze News reported that gait analysis software found a 94 percent to 98 percent match between the pipe bomb suspect's walking pattern and former Capitol Police officer Shauni Rae Kerkhoff, who left the department in mid-2021.</span

Blaze News reported that gait analysis software found a 94 percent to 98 percent match between the pipe bomb suspect's walking pattern and former Capitol Police officer Shauni Rae Kerkhoff, who left the department in mid-2021.

Former FBI Special Agent Kyle Seraphin stated that investigators were conducting surveillance next door to the suspected individual within days of January 6 but were pulled away without logical investigative reasoning.</span

Former FBI Special Agent Kyle Seraphin stated that investigators were conducting surveillance next door to the suspected individual within days of January 6 but were pulled away without logical investigative reasoning.

The pipe bombs were discovered on January 6, 2021, between 12:40 p.m. and 1:05 p.m., diverting law enforcement resources away from the Capitol as protesters breached the grounds at 12:53 p.m.</span

The pipe bombs were discovered on January 6, 2021, between 12:40 p.m. and 1:05 p.m., diverting law enforcement resources away from the Capitol as protesters breached the grounds at 12:53 p.m.

Headline USA reported that the Blaze News findings remain unconfirmed and heavily disputed, noting that journalist Breanna Morello cited a source claiming the identified individual was not involved in the pipe bomb incident.</span

Headline USA reported that the Blaze News findings remain unconfirmed and heavily disputed, noting that journalist Breanna Morello cited a source claiming the identified individual was not involved in the pipe bomb incident.

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The FBI released new details about the January 6 pipe bomb investigation on January 2, 2025, including previously unreleased surveillance footage and the suspect's estimated height of 5 feet 7 inches, while Blaze News reported a gait analysis identifying a former Capitol Police officer as a potential match.</span

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The FBI released new details about the January 6 pipe bomb investigation on January 2, 2025, including previously unreleased surveillance footage and the suspect's estimated height of 5 feet 7 inches, while Blaze News reported a gait analysis identifying a former Capitol Police officer as a potential match.

Two pipe bombs were placed outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters on January 5, 2021, between 7:30 and 8:30 p.m., with the devices discovered the following day between 12:40 and 1:05 p.m. as the Capitol breach unfolded.</span

Two pipe bombs were placed outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters on January 5, 2021, between 7:30 and 8:30 p.m., with the devices discovered the following day between 12:40 and 1:05 p.m. as the Capitol breach unfolded.

The FBI has conducted over 1,000 interviews, reviewed 39,000 video files, and assessed 600 tips in the investigation, while House Republicans launched their own reinvestigation questioning the official account and criticizing the Select Committee's work.</span

The FBI has conducted over 1,000 interviews, reviewed 39,000 video files, and assessed 600 tips in the investigation, while House Republicans launched their own reinvestigation questioning the official account and criticizing the Select Committee's work.

Former FBI agent Kyle Seraphin stated his team was conducting surveillance next door to a person of interest within days of January 6 but was pulled away without explanation, while congressional investigators noted the case remains unsolved nearly four years later.</span

Former FBI agent Kyle Seraphin stated his team was conducting surveillance next door to a person of interest within days of January 6 but was pulled away without explanation, while congressional investigators noted the case remains unsolved nearly four years later.

The suspect wore distinctive Nike Air Max Speed Turf sneakers, with only about 25,000 pairs sold at the time, and the FBI issued subpoenas to 18 vendors selling those shoes while offering a $500,000 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction.</span

The suspect wore distinctive Nike Air Max Speed Turf sneakers, with only about 25,000 pairs sold at the time, and the FBI issued subpoenas to 18 vendors selling those shoes while offering a $500,000 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction.

Multiple news outlets reported on Blaze Media's gait analysis findings, though some sources disputed the identification and noted the publication's history of reporting unverified information, while the FBI has not confirmed any arrests or identifications.</span

Multiple news outlets reported on Blaze Media's gait analysis findings, though some sources disputed the identification and noted the publication's history of reporting unverified information, while the FBI has not confirmed any arrests or identifications.

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