But from a potential to overthrow the government perspective, Jan 6 was worse. The entire Senate and the Vice President were in that building. The stated goal of the mob was to stop the transfer of power ("stop the steal"). They chanted their methods, which included hanging the Vice President and Speaker of the House, 1st and 2nd in line of succession. They brought a gallows. That's why it was an insurrection and not just a protest.

Most of the shootings had no known relation to the protests except police broadcast they had abandoned the neighborhood. It was predicted this would lead to violence. Protesters did not ask for this.

The 1st shooting was outside the protest area. The killer and victim had a history of conflict.

The 2nd shooting was outside the protest area. The victim said he was attacked by white supremacists.

The location of the 3rd shooting was unclear. The victim refused to talk to police.

The 4th shooting was outside the protest area. The victim refused to talk to police.

The 5th shooting did involve protesters. The 2 boys drove through the occupied park and at a group of protesters. Protesters working as security guards shot at the vehicle in defense.