Capitol police officers stand outside of fencing that was installed around the exterior of the Capitol grounds, Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 in Washington.
A woman was fatally shot, windows were bashed and the mob forced shaken lawmakers and aides to flee the building, shielded by Capitol Police.
And as the mob descended on the building Wednesday, Justice Department leaders reached out to offer up FBI agents.
The rioting and loss of control has raised serious questions over security at the Capitol for future events.
Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy said that as the rioting was underway, it became clear that the Capitol Police were overrun.