Family of police officer who died in Capitol mob violence say he was a hero

An American flag flies at half-staff in remembrance of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick above the Capitol Building in Washington, Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. Sicknick died from injuries sustained as President Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the Capitol. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

The family of the Capitol Police officer killed as a result of mob violence says they want the public to remember him for being a hero.

Brian Sicknick died on Thursday night of injuries sustained during the riot at the Capitol.