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A forensic analysis using gait recognition software identified a 94% to 98% match between former U.S. Capitol Police officer Shauni Rae Kerkhoff and the January 6 pipe bomb suspect, according to a Blaze News investigation.</span

A forensic analysis using gait recognition software identified a 94% to 98% match between former U.S. Capitol Police officer Shauni Rae Kerkhoff and the January 6 pipe bomb suspect, according to a Blaze News investigation.

The FBI has not confirmed any identification or arrests in the pipe bomb case and continues to offer a $500,000 reward for information, despite the investigation spanning nearly five years since the devices were planted.</span

The FBI has not confirmed any identification or arrests in the pipe bomb case and continues to offer a $500,000 reward for information, despite the investigation spanning nearly five years since the devices were planted.

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

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

Journalist Breanna Morello reported that a source disputed the Blaze Media findings, stating they know where the purported suspect was at the time and do not believe the identification is accurate.</span

Journalist Breanna Morello reported that a source disputed the Blaze Media findings, stating they know where the purported suspect was at the time and do not believe the identification is accurate.

Steve Baker, the lead reporter on the Blaze News investigation, has previously reported false information including incorrect details about Secret Service counter-sniper distances and unsubstantiated pipe bomb interactions.</span

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Steve Baker, the lead reporter on the Blaze News investigation, has previously reported false information including incorrect details about Secret Service counter-sniper distances and unsubstantiated pipe bomb interactions.

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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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