how many police injured on january 6

More than 140 police officers were injured during the January 6 Capitol attack. A commonly cited figure is about 140 , and some later reports say more than 140.

Quick Scoop

That number refers to officers injured while defending the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Reports over time have used slightly different wording, but the most consistent public figure is around 140 injured officers.

What the reports say

• NPR reported that 140 police officers were injured defending the Capitol.
• Police1 cited The Washington Post saying about 140 officers were injured.

• A 2026 Police1 report again said more than 140 officers were injured.

Why the number varies

The total can differ depending on whether a report counts only documented physical injuries or also includes injuries reported later. Some coverage uses “about 140,” while others say “more than 140,” which reflects the same overall estimate rather than a sharply different count.

Bottom line

The best concise answer is: about 140 police officers were injured on January 6.