US Capitol Police officer Howard Charles Liebengood, 51, died while off-duty on Saturday, according to a statement released Sunday by the Capitol Police and the White House. Liebengood was assigned to the Senate Division and had been with the Capitol Police since April 2005. Liebengood was on duty during the riot on Wednesday, per a statement from the Capitol Police Officers' Union, though it was not immediately clear if his death was linked to the riot.

Liebengood also had family ties to the Senate. His father, Howard S. Liebengood, was the Senate Sergeant-at-Arms from 1981 to 1983.

Trump ordered U.S. flags at the White House and other public property to fly at half-staff through Jan. 13 "as a sign of respect for the service and sacrifice" of Sicknick and Liebengood.

House Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi:

"Officer Liebengood was a patriot who dedicated his life to defending the Capitol and protecting all who served work in and visit this temple of our Democracy. His passing is a great tragedy that compounds the horror of this past week. May Officer Liebengood's service be an inspiration to support and defend the Constitution and protect the American people."

Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., said Liebengood had been posted at the door nearest his office, where they got to know each other. "Howie was one of the kindest and most thoughtful people I have met in my decade in Washington. My heart breaks for his family, friends and colleagues."

Matt Waldrip, chief of staff to Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, recalled that "talking with him was often the best part of my Senate day." "I know Howie well enough to know he did everything he could on Wednesday," he wrote. "We love Howie. We'll honor him forever."

Nancy Cordes, chief congressional correspondent for CBS News, recalled that Liebengood "always had a smile on his face and a kind word to share, even at 6:45 in the morning."

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