>>Schuylkill County Man One of Five Reported Deaths In Connection With U.S. Capitol Protests
(Ringtown, PA) -- A Schuylkill County man is being confirmed as one of five people who died in connection with the riots at the U.S. Capitol. Authorities announced yesterday that Benjamin Phillips of Ringtown, Schuylkill County died from a medical emergency during the protests. Officials say there are also about a dozen Pennsylvanians who were arrested in D.C. The arrest charges made against the state's residents include curfew violations, as well as unlawful entry and weapons possession.