FBI offers $50,000 reward for information on suspected pipe bomber in Capitol riots

Two days after the US Capitol witnessed one of the darkest days in its
history, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has offered a reward of up
to a whopping $50,000 for information related to the location, arrest, and conviction of
the persons responsible for placing two suspected pipe bombs in Washington, DC on January 6, 2021.

On January 6, at approximately 1 pm EST multiple law enforcement
agencies received intel of a suspected pipe bomb with wires at the headquarters
of the Republican National Committee (RNC) located at 310 First Street
Southeast in Washington, D.C.

Fifteen minutes later, another suspected pipe bomb with similar
descriptions was reported at the headquarters of the Democratic National
Committee (DNC) at 430 South Capitol Street Southeast #3 in Washington, D.C.

The FBI also said to contact their toll-free tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI
(1-800-225-5324), or submit tips online at fbi.gov/USCapitol in case they have
any information. People could also contact their local FBI office or the
nearest American Embassy or Consulate.

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In another part of the city, the commotion at US Capitol raised eyebrows
when US President Donald Trump’s supporters stormed into the US Capitol
and created a ruckus on January 6, 2021. Pro-Trump protestors breached the
barricades and stepped into the halls of the building, breaking windows and
getting into a brawl with the police officers.