One of the many images burned into our conscience from the Capitol siege is the man who paraded around with a confederate battle flag on his shoulder.
The FBI has now arrested Kevin Seefried in Delaware, according to the New York Times.
The FBI had been searching for the man and had posted bulletins with his photos.
#FBIWFO is seeking the public's assistance in identifying this individual who made unlawful entry into US Capitol on Jan. 6. If you witnessed unlawful violent actions contact the #FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit photos/videos at https://t.co/NNj84wkNJP. https://t.co/Dxyb7kweea pic.twitter.com/DSbXkNx0Il
— FBI Washington Field (@FBIWFO) January 11, 2021
Delaware Online reports:
Kevin Seefried and his son, Hunter Seefried, are due in court Thursday to face charges stemming from the Capitol insurrection. The Seefrieds were inside the Capitol building, said Kim Reeves, a spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Kevin Seefried was captured in many photographs inside the Capitol carrying a Confederate flag. Reeves confirmed that Kevin Seefried was carrying the flag.
This is a breaking story and will be updated.
CBS spoke to a descendent of Robert E. Lee, the president of the Confederacy, who condemned those who carried it during the Capitol siege. Watch above.