Mike Gill, a prominent Republican figure and former chief operating officer of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) during the Donald Trump administration, has died.
At the time of his death, Gill was senior vice president of capital markets at the Housing Policy Council.
Gill was shot while waiting in his car to pick up his wife from her office on K Street, a busy area just blocks from the White House, at about 5:45 p.m.
“We can confirm that Mike Gill was the victim of a shooting in the 900 block of K Street Northwest on Monday evening and is in critical condition,” Erika Richardson, a spokeswoman for the Gill family, told The Daily Wire.
Eyewitness Yolanda Douglas described the horrific scene, where Gil's wife discovered he had been infected after he called her downstairs. When I found him, I screamed: “Oh my God, this is my husband.”
After shooting Gill, the attacker continued his rampage, committing at least two more carjackings and one attempted carjacking, one of which resulted in the death of another victim.
The carjacking trail led to Prince George's County, Maryland, where law enforcement eventually confronted the suspect. This person, who was involved in a shootout with Maryland State Police, was later killed by police.
Police later identified the victim as 35-year-old Alberto Vasquez Junior
Gill was appointed in 2016 as a Republican member of the D.C. Board of Elections, serving until July 2020. His notable career includes roles as CFTC's chief operating officer, chief of staff to CFTC Chairman Christopher Giancarlo, and an important part of regulatory reform.
In a heartbreaking statement to FOX 5's Shomari Stone, Jill's wife, Christina, expressed the profound loss her family has experienced:
“It is with deep sadness that I would like to inform the community of the passing of my husband, Mike Gill. His sudden passing has left a void in our lives that can never be filled. In this time of grief, we are grateful for the outpouring of love and support from family, friends and the community, and extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who has reached out to offer condolences and assistance.” .
Mike was not only a devoted husband and father, but also a dear son, brother and friend. Throughout his remarkable life, Mike brought people together and made them feel included, supported, and loved. His heart was evident in everything he did, as demonstrated by his mentoring and deep friendships with those who worked with him professionally.
Above all, Mike spoke with pride and love about his family, especially our children, Sean, Brian, and Annika. “For those who wish to honor Mike’s memory, we ask that you cherish the moments they shared and keep him in your thoughts and prayers.”
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