Overview

• A U.S. Capitol Police recruit, Christopher Katz, died in a car crash in Glynn County, Georgia, on Saturday night while off duty during a training program.
• Five other recruit officers were injured in the crash and were airlifted to a hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, for treatment.
• The recruits were undergoing training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Brunswick, Georgia, and had joined the department in November 2024.
• Congressional leaders expressed condolences, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Representative Joseph Morelle pledging to honor Katz’s memory when the House reconvenes.
• The Georgia State Police are conducting an ongoing investigation into the circumstances of the crash, and wellness resources have been made available to Capitol Police staff.