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FBI Investigates Ex-Capitol Officer in Jan. 6 Bomb Case

4/2/2026

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The FBI investigated former U.S. Capitol Police officer Shauni Kerkhoff as a potential suspect in the Jan. 6 pipe bomb case.
Kerkhoff was treated as a person of interest and underwent a polygraph test, which she allegedly failed.
Cole's defense argues Kerkhoff placed the bombs and seeks to present her as an alternative suspect.
The FBI has not identified a clear suspect, and the case remains unresolved amid lawmakers' scrutiny.

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The FBI investigated former U.S. Capitol Police officer Shauni Kerkhoff as a potential suspect in the Jan. 6 pipe bomb case.
Kerkhoff was treated as a person of interest and underwent a polygraph test, which she allegedly failed.
Cole's defense argues Kerkhoff placed the bombs and seeks to present her as an alternative suspect.
The FBI has not identified a clear suspect, and the case remains unresolved amid lawmakers' scrutiny.