The US Capitol building in Washington, DC, was overrun on Wednesday by a mob of insurrectionists incited by President Donald Trump.
The violent scenes unfolded on live television and social media, where people were inundated with shocking images of the seat of the US government overrun by people trying to stage a coup.
Here, BuzzFeed News has attempted to sort through some of the chaos by using maps, tweets, and photographs to show how and where the intruders gained entry to the Capitol — and what they did when they were inside.
1:10 p.m.: Trump finishes speaking, but supporters are already moving from the White House Ellipse to the Capitol

Approximately 1:15 p.m.: Mob pushes down barricades on Capitol grounds
IMPORTANT: this is exact moment the siege of the Capitol building began as the two men in front ripped down a preliminary barrier & rushed officers who were behind a 2nd barrier They then encouraged others to follow their lead. Officers appeared to be taken completely off guard
Mob occupies space set up for Biden inauguration

How the mob accessed the Capitol

Rioters breach the Capitol

2:13 p.m.
Sen. James Lankford, Republican of Oklahoma, is told “protesters are in the building” as he delivers a speech objecting to Biden electors.
Approximately 2:30 p.m.

2:38 p.m.
Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement. They are truly on the side of our Country. Stay peaceful!
Approximately 2:40 p.m.

Approximately 2:50 p.m.

Approximately 3:10 p.m.

3:33 p.m.
An officer quakes in fear as the crowd rushes past, pushing officers against the wall inside the U.S. Capitol Building #January6th #DC #WashingtonDC #WildProtest
3:38 p.m.
Montgomery County Police are moving in on the front side of the US Capitol Building.

Approximately 4:40 p.m.

Approximately 5:30 p.m.

Approximately 5:30 p.m.
