Retired special forces soldier threw flagpole at cops like spear during Capitol riot, FBI says
Fox News
A retired U.S. special forces soldier faces several criminal charges over the assault of several police officers during the Capitol riot, including the throwing of a flagpole like a spear at another officer, authorities said.
Images of McKellop show him in a crowd wearing military-type tactical gear, including a gas mask, body armor and helmet. During a confrontation with a Washington D.C., police officer, he picked up a flagpole from the ground and shoved in the officer's face, the FBI said. He then allegedly threw the pole "similar in fashion to throwing a spear," according to court documents. The officer suffered a laceration to the face, according to an FBI affidavit.More Related News