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David Bailey (Capitol Police Officer)

David Bailey (Capitol Police Officer)

David Bailey is a Police Officer with the United States Capitol Police in Washington, D.C. One June 14, 2017, David Bailey (Capitol Police Officer) and fellow officer Crystal Griner fatally shot liberal terrorist James Hodgkinson when he attacked Republican Party lawmakers.

Personal Life

Photo of David Bailey and his mom in front of the Christ the Redeemer (statue) in Brazil

Photo of David Bailey and his mom in front of the Christ the Redeemer (statue) in Brazil

David Bailey lives in Washington, D.C. He is fan of the Dallas Cowboys and his Alma mater's North Carolina Central Eagles college sports teams. David is originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and supports the Brazil national football team. He is also a supporter of the Blue Lives Matter. David is close to his mother Rita.

Rachel Brooks knew Bailey from college and has stayed in touch with him:

"In addition to being a very personable individual, he was always very concerned for others," she said.

"He always talked about becoming a police officer and I remember when he first shared he was working in Washington D.C. and he was so proud."

Education

Photo of David Bailey at his graduation

Photo of David Bailey at his graduation

David Bailey graduated from North Carolina Central University in 2007, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education. His extracurricular activities included membership in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and participating in Student Government Association.

Career

Video of the shooting by James Hodgkinson that David in Crystal Griner stopped

Video of the shooting by James Hodgkinson that David in Crystal Griner stopped

As an officer with the United States Capitol Police, David Bailey was assigned to the security detail protecting House Majority Whip Steve Scalise. He first became a Police Officer with the United States Capitol Police in 2008. From 2005-2008 he worked in administration at the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

GOP Baseball Shooting

On June 14, 2017, a Bernie Sanders supporter named James Hodgkinson opened fire on a Republican congressmen practicing baseball. David Bailey and fellow officer, Crystal Griner shot Hodgkinson to death, stopping the terrorist attack.

Bailey and Griner were wounded in the shootout, as was congressman Steve Scalise, the Majority Whip. No one was killed except for the gunman. Bailey recovered and was later released the same day.

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Citation Linkabc11.comWTVDarticle on the shooting on how David Bailey's career and how he helped stop a terrorist attack
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Citation Linkfacebook.comDavid Bailey on Facebook
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Citation Linknbcnews.comNBC Newsarticle about the heroic actions of officers David Bailey and Crystal Griner
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comPhoto of David Bailey [3]
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comPhoto of David Bailey at his graduation [3]
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comPhoto of David Bailey cheering on his college's North Carolina Central Eagles [3]
Jun 15, 2017, 12:03 AM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comPhoto of David Bailey suited up [3]
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comPhoto of David Bailey in his car [3]
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comPhoto of David Bailey on his 30th birthday [3]
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comPhoto of David Bailey as a baby with is parents [3]
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comPhoto of David Bailey in his Brazil soccer jersey [3]
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comPhoto of David Bailey and his mom in front of the Christ the Redeemer (statue) in Brazil [3]
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comVideo of the shooting by James Hodgkinson that David in Crystal Griner stopped
Jun 15, 2017, 12:09 AM