A FORMER member of Donald Trump’s administration has died after being shot during a carjacking.
Mike Gill, who served as the chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission during Trump‘s tenure, was shot by a suspect who went on a string of carjackings in Washington, DC, on Monday evening.
Gill was taken to the hospital on the night of January 29 where he suffered critical injuries.
He was sitting in his vehicle when the suspect entered his car and shot him before they proceeded to run away.
Witness Yolando Douglas told The Washington Post that she saw Gill laid out on the pavement in a pool of blood, with one of his feet still inside the car.
Douglas said moments later, a woman came out of a nearby building and screamed: “Oh my god, that’s my husband.”
Metropolitan Police Department officials believe that the suspect then stole a Chrysler 200 and shot and killed the car owner, per local Fox News affiliate, WTTG.
On the morning of Tuesday, January 30, two New Carrollton police officers shot and killed the suspect, according to the outlet.
Gill’s wife broke the news of his death to WTTG in a statement.
“It is with profound sadness that I wish to inform the community of the passing of my husband, Mike Gill,” his wife wrote.
“His sudden departure 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 heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has reached out to offer condolences and assistance,” Kristina continued.
“Mike was not only a devoted husband and father but also a cherished son, brother, and friend. Over the course of 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 mentorship and deep friendships with those who worked with him professionally,” she added.
Gill and his wife share three children, Sean, Brian, and Annika.
LONG LIST OF ACHIEVEMENTS
Gill was a former Donald Trump administration official and previously served as the Republican representative on the DC Board of Elections.
Prior to that, Gill served as the press secretary and legislative aide under US Representative Paul Gillmor in the 5th District of Ohio from June 1993 to August 1997.
He also served as the executive director for Ripon from August 1997 to August 2000 and as the senior vice president for AFFI from August 2000 to July 2004.
From July 2004 to October 2016, Gill worked as a counsel for Crowell & Moring LLP.
He also previously served as the chief of staff to former US Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Christopher Giancarlo from October 2016 to November 2019.
At the time of his death, he was working as a senior vice president for Capital Markets at the Housing Policy Council.
