Sgt. Gonell defended the United States Capitol, his colleagues, and All elected officials from the violent mob of Trump’s supporters for hours. His attackers were dozens. Sgt. Gonell sustained multiple injuries and required surgery for the most severe.

Sgt. Gonell inside the Lower West Entrance of the Capitol—the tunnel.

Sgt. Gonell and his colleagues retreating into the U.S. Capitol’s tunnel.

Sgt. Gonell at the Capitol’s West Front police line fighting with Trump’s violent mob.

Sgt. Gonell takes action against Trump’s supporter as the police was overwhelmed and outnumbered the violent mob.