The fatal shooting was captured on video and quickly became a focal point in public debates over the events of January 6.
Babbitt’s family filed a $30 million wrongful death lawsuit, alleging that she was unarmed and posed no threat to officers.
They claimed her hands were visible and empty, and that the use of deadly force was not justified.
However,
the Department of Justice determined the officer acted lawfully, citing the need to protect members of Congress during the breach.
An internal investigation cleared Byrd of wrongdoing, concluding he acted in line with department policy.
