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Howard Charles Liebengood

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Howard Charles Liebengood (March 28, 1969 – January 9, 2021) was an officer of the United States Capitol Police. Prior to entering law enforcement, Liebengood had a career in professional auto racing.

Early life[edit]

Liebengood was born in Manhattan, Kansas, to Howard Liebengood and his wife Dee.[1] In the 1980s, Liebengood attended James Madison High School in Vienna, Virginia, where he was on the wrestling team.[2]

In May 1991, Liebengood graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor's degree in history.[3]

Racing career[edit]

Liebengood spent several years as a professional racecar driver. He placed third in the 1997 Toyota Atlantic Championship (C2-Class). Liebengood.[4][2][5] Liebengood was sponsored by Pennzoil and the National Campaign to Stop Violence, an anti-bullying organization.[5][6]

Capitol Police[edit]

In April 2005, Liebengood joined the Capitol Police. His father had previously served as Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate.[2][3] Liebengood was on duty during the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol.[3] On January 9, 2021, Liebengood died by suicide, while off-duty.[3][7][8][9] On March 17, Liebengood's widow called for a 9/11-style commission into the attack.[10]

References[edit]

  1. Seaton, Ned. "Capitol Police officer was born in Manhattan". The Mercury. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Off-duty U.S. Capitol Police officer dies; officials cite suicide | The Seattle Times". Retrieved Feb 25, 2021.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Andrea, Lawrence. "Fallen Capitol Police officer Howard Liebengood attended Purdue before joining the force". The Indianapolis Star.
  4. "Mosport race report". www.motorsport.com.
  5. 5.0 5.1 "Howard Liebengood Jr, racer turned Capitol Police officer, dies at 51". January 11, 2021.
  6. "Life Lessons at Willow Springs". www.connectionnewspapers.com.
  7. Peter Hermann (February 12, 2021). "Two police officers who helped fight the Capitol mob have died of suicide. Many more are hurting". Washington Post.
  8. "Family of Capitol police officer who died by suicide wants his death to be considered line of duty". WTTG. February 25, 2021.
  9. Caitlin Emma and Sarah Ferris (January 27, 2021). "Second police officer died by suicide following Capitol attack". Politico.
  10. https://www.politico.com/news/2021/03/17/capitol-riot-commission-howard-liebengood-476792

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