Iowa lawmakers react after man kills Capitol police officer on Friday

WASHINGTON (KCRG) - Iowa lawmakers are reacting to the news that a Capitol Police officer was killed on Friday after a man rammed a car into two officers at a barricade outside the U.S. Capitol.

Senator Chuck Grassley

Praying for the law enforcement + first responders concerning the incident at the Capitol
— ChuckGrassley (@ChuckGrassley) April 2, 2021

Senator Joni Ernst

My heart breaks for the family, friends, and fellow officers of Officer Evans who lost his life heroically defending our nation’s Capitol. The entire US Capitol law enforcement community who selflessly serve us bravely day in and day out deserve our prayers and support. https://t.co/c47xBp2ClA
— Joni Ernst (@SenJoniErnst) April 2, 2021

Congresswoman Ashley Hinson

This is devastating. Please join me in praying for the fallen officer’s family and the entire @CapitolPolice community. https://t.co/xVFCzMUCZT
— Ashley Hinson (@RepAshleyHinson) April 2, 2021

Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Heartbroken for @CapitolPolice and the loved ones of the fallen officer https://t.co/ychisoHLME
— Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D., Lt. Col. (@RepMMM) April 2, 2021

Congresswoman Cindy Axne

My heart is broken that a brave @CapitolPolice officer lost their life today stopping an attempted breach of the Capitol.

My prayers are with their family, and the other officer injured in this attack.

Thank you to all our first responders who quickly came to their aid. https://t.co/0d1cE2xNj0
— Rep. Cindy Axne (@RepCindyAxne) April 2, 2021

Congressman Randy Feenstra

Devastated to hear the news that one of the officers has passed away. Praying for their loved ones & for all USCP officers who put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe. https://t.co/hmXjey8do0
— Rep. Randy Feenstra (@RepFeenstra) April 2, 2021