The federal bureau of investigation via a tweet announced on Wednesday that it seeks public help to identify the rioters in the capitol.
Trump supporters had previously barged into the Capitol building saying " to stop the steal of the presidency from Donald Trump.
As of late Wednesday, 52 people have been arrested in connection to the riots, according to Metropolitan DC Police Chief Robert Contee.
FBI Washington Field via Twitter announced that they are seeking info that will assist in identifying individuals who are actively instigating violence in Washington, DC. They also tweeted, "If you have witnessed unlawful violent actions, we urge you to submit any information, photos, or videos that could be relevant to the #FBI at http://fbi.gov/USCapitol."
#FBI is seeking info that will assist in identifying individuals who are actively instigating violence in Washington, DC. FBI is accepting tips & digital media depicting rioting & violence in the U.S. Capitol Building & surrounding area on January 6, 2021. https://t.co/3gwcYcehAG pic.twitter.com/RXtFscFjZr
— FBI Washington Field (@FBIWFO) January 7, 2021