Local Capitol police officer honored with Congressional Gold Medal for bravery during Jan. 6 riot

Rep Raul RuizCongressman Raul Ruiz and Capitol Police Officer Juan Lopez of Coachella A Capitol police officer from Coachella was among those honor...

December 7, 2022
12:44 AM

Rep Raul RuizCongressman Raul Ruiz and Capitol Police Officer Juan Lopez of Coachella A Capitol police officer from Coachella was among those honored with a Congressional Gold Medal for protecting lawmakers during the Jan. 6 riot. Officer Juan Lopez was part of a ceremony honoring the officers Tuesday morning in Washington D.C. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest honor Congress can give. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/R3jnYFXJvu— The U.S. Capitol Police (@CapitolPolice) December 6, 2022 Hundreds of Capitol Police Officers, D.

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