Cotton Statement on Death of Capitol Police Officer Liebengood

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353
January 11, 2021

Cotton Statement on Death of Capitol Police Officer Liebengood

Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after the death of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Howie Liebengood: 

“I’m deeply saddened by the tragic passing of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Howie Liebengood. My staff and I got to know him well because he often guarded the doors near our office. Officer Liebengood was a true professional; his cheerful smile was always a good way to start the day or to end a long day. Anna and I express our deepest condolences to his family and to the Capitol Police, whose officers we also thank for their bravery and service,” said Cotton.

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