Capitol Officer Injured on Jan. 6 Resigns, Citing 'Trauma': Report

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Capitol Officer Injured on Jan. 6 Resigns, Citing ‘Trauma’: Report
‘IMMENSE SADNESS’
Brett Bachman
Night Editor
Updated Dec. 12, 2022 11:32PM ET / 
Published Dec. 12, 2022 11:31PM ET 

A U.S. Capitol Police officer who was injured during the Jan. 6 riot in Washington, D.C. announced over the weekend that he is leaving the force—citing the lasting “trauma” of that day. “It is with immense sadness that I announce my formal separation from the Department effective December 17, 2022 to continue to focus on healing, both physically and mentally, from injuries I sustained in the line of duty on January 6, 2021,” Sgt. Aquilino Gonell wrote in a letter obtained by NBC News. “After speaking with my orthopedic doctor, my mental health providers, and my family, I think it’s in my best interest to take time off away from the daily reminders that keep re-triggering my trauma.” He reportedly suffered injuries on one shoulder, his lower leg and his hands, and testified in front of the House Jan. 6 Committee that rioters called for his execution during the assault.

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1. Thank you Sgt Gonell

For your service to our country in the Army and with the US Capitol Police. Your brave actions defended Democracy on 1/6 and will not be forgotten. Also, your testimony too brought the insanity of that day forward so that people could understand what happened to you and the officers under your command.


Thank you again