On January 7, 2021, a sad event occurred when Brian Sicknick, a United States Capitol Police (USCP) officer, passed away. He suffered two strokes the day after courageously responding to the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Sicknick’s family had been informed that he was treated for a stroke caused by a blood clot, and had been surviving on a ventilator. Family members drove from New Jersey and had not yet arrived at the hospital when he died. The Sicknick family urged the public and press not to politicize his death.
Bio/Wiki
Full Name – Brian David Sicknick
Nick Name – Brian
Age – 42 year
Height – 170.1 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Family Name – Sicknick
Occupation – Law Enforcement Officer
Hometown – New Brunswick
Birth City/State – New Jersey
Wife – N/A
Country – United States
Early Life and Education
Born on July 30, 1978, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, to Gladys and Charles Sicknick, Brian grew up in South River as the youngest of three sons. He attended East Brunswick Technical High School, initially studying electronics, but later finding his calling to become a police officer. Brian graduated from high school in 1997, setting the stage for his remarkable journey.
Career
Military and Police Career
Facing challenges in becoming a police officer, Brian joined the New Jersey Air National Guard in 1997. Serving at Joint Base McGuire–Dix–Lakehurst, he worked in security and fire teams. Brian went on deployments to Saudi Arabia in 1999 and Kyrgyzstan in 2003. Beyond the military, he worked as a school custodian in Cranbury, New Jersey, before joining the United States Capitol Police in 2008.
On December 31, 2013, Brian earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Phoenix, showing his commitment to learning.
Personal Views and Memories
Although known as a supporter of Donald Trump during the 2016 election, Brian’s views were nuanced. He opposed Trump’s impeachment, supported gun control, opposed animal cruelty, and worried about the national debt. Colleagues recalled his comforting presence, such as Caroline Behringer, a staffer for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who remembered Brian supporting her during the return to work at the Capitol after Trump’s 2016 victory.
Cause of Death
Brian Sicknick’s passing, initially linked to injuries sustained during the Jan. 6 insurrection, was later revealed by Washington, D.C.’s chief medical examiner to be of natural causes. He suffered two strokes after being sprayed with a chemical substance during the Capitol attack. Despite immediate medical attention, Brian collapsed at the Capitol around 10 p.m. and passed away nearly 24 hours later.
The announcement dispelled initial reports of allergic reactions or evidence of external injuries. The Justice Department had opened a federal murder investigation into his death.
Brian Sicknick’s Net Worth
Brian’s net worth, estimated at $1 million, reflects not only his role as a dedicated law enforcement officer but also his impact as a public figure, with opportunities such as TV commercials and sponsorships contributing to his financial standing.
Latest News About
Federal judge dismisses part of suit against Trump over Brian Sicknick
U.S. District Court Judge Amit Mehta ruled Tuesday that Sicknick’s partner, Sandra Garza, can proceed with her civil lawsuit against Trump over the officer’s death after Jan. 6, 2021, but only on two of the counts. Mehta dismissed the wrongful death and negligence civil counts against Trump, but will allow Garza’s claims against Trump under D.C.’s Survival Act to proceed.
The Survival Act allows an individual’s legal representative to pursue legal action on their behalf after their death. Garza is the representative of Sicknick’s estate.
Garza filed the suit against Trump, as well as Jan. 6 defendants George Tanios and Julian Khater. Khater was sentenced to more than six years in prison after he admitted to spraying the officer. Tanios pleaded guilty to lesser charges. Neither of the men were criminally charged with Sicknick’s death.
