Update 5:11 p.m. EDT April 2: President Joe Biden ordered the White House flags to be flown at half-staff after U.S. Capitol Police Officer William F. Evans died after Friday’s attack.
 
“Jill and I were heartbroken to learn of the violent attack at a security checkpoint on the US Capitol grounds, which killed Officer William Evans of the US Capitol Police, and left a fellow officer fighting for his life.” Biden said. “We send our heartfelt condolences to Officer Evans’ family, and everyone grieving his loss. We know what a difficult time this has been for the Capitol, everyone who works there, and those who protect it.”
 
“I have been receiving ongoing briefings from my Homeland Security Adviser and will be getting further updates as the investigation proceeds,” he added.
 
Biden is at Camp David, Maryland, for the Easter holiday.

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