Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) has been shot, according to multiple reports. Follow Breitbart News for live updates on the developing situation.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS:
• A man shot at several dozen Republican members of Congress during a baseball practice Wednesday morning in Alexandria, Virginia
• Rep. Steve Scalise (R-AL) was shot in the hip but is now stable and undergoing surgery for his wound
• Because Scalise is House Majority Whip, Capitol Hill Police officers were already present and engaged the gunman for several minutes
• The suspect — James T. Hodgkinson, 66, of Belleville, Illinois — was taken into custody and has died from his wounds
• Five individuals total were shot by the assailant: Scalise, two police officers, a lobbyist and a congressional staffer
• Wounded staffer works for Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX). An early report incorrectly said that Williams himself was shot
• Rep. Mark Walker (R-NC) told a reporter the shooter “was there to kill as many Republican members as possible.”
• Hodgkinson’s apparent social media pages reveal intense hatred for President Trump and Republicans
All times eastern:
6:31 PM —
GOP Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Receives Threatening Email after #AlexandriaShooting: 'One Down, 216 to Go…' https://t.co/hlSORwerU0 pic.twitter.com/Uqd1KHpMoV
— Kristina Wong (@kristina_wong) June 14, 2017
6:00 PM —
Just met with Capitol Police officers Crystal Griner and David Bailey at the hospital. Thanked them for saving my life.
— Jeff Flake (@JeffFlake) June 14, 2017
5:38 PM —
NEW: FBI issues seeking information poster asking for "public's assistance with any information regarding" suspect. https://t.co/EqEtxcAXvf pic.twitter.com/l7dwe3V2IK
— ABC News (@ABC) June 14, 2017
5:30 PM —
Statement from Matt Mika's family, via @JaviCNN pic.twitter.com/MiTMB0jPj4
— Phil Mattingly (@Phil_Mattingly) June 14, 2017
4:48 PM — Rep. Roger Williams emotionally gives his eyewitness account to reporters at a press conference, praising the law enforcement officers who protected him. “The thin blue line held today.”
.@RogerWilliamsTX: "The thin blue line held today and law enforcement officers everywhere should be proud." pic.twitter.com/q15fjid928
— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 14, 2017
4:39 PM — Lobbyist victim now listed in critical condition.
UPDATE: Matt Mika listed in critical condition following surgery, Tyson Foods says https://t.co/6dkkELX9jM via @jabowden4 #GOPBaseball
— Jesse Byrnes (@jessebyrnes) June 14, 2017
4:09 PM — President Trump will not attend tomorrow’s game.
The decision for @realDonaldTrump not to attend tmrw bball game driven by USSS concerns for his and others' safety per admin official
— Margaret Talev (@margarettalev) June 14, 2017
4:04 PM — Congressional baseball game is still on for Thursday.
Rep. Barton: "We're united not as Republicans or Democrats, but as United States representatives…It will be 'play ball' tomorrow night." pic.twitter.com/UclHM84fvr
— ABC News (@ABC) June 14, 2017
3:43 PM —
NEW: Capitol Police Board: Officers' response "quickly contained what could have become a deadly situation and saved many lives today." pic.twitter.com/Jm3uuryusM
— ABC News (@ABC) June 14, 2017
3:22 PM —
Rep. Rodney Davis, who was at the incident, says on MSNBC suspect was "upset about politics and turned it into a violent, senseless act"
— Jennifer Epstein (@jeneps) June 14, 2017
3:10 PM — News Corp has obtained video of the shooting from the man who was walking his dog at the ball park this morning. Watch it at the New York Post.
2:55 PM —
Moments ago, @RepJackBergman addressed the effects of hateful political discourse in the media. pic.twitter.com/aRrknc6QjM
— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 14, 2017
2:44 PM —
Rep. Scalise was critically injured and remains in critical condition. The other patient is in good condition.
— MedStar Washington (@MedStarWHC) June 14, 2017
2:42 PM —
White House flying the POW/MIA flag @ White House, Washington USA https://t.co/168iVATnx9
— Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) June 14, 2017
2:35 PM — WorldNetDaily notes that Hodgkinson was a fan of Media Matters and the Southern Poverty Law Center — the former being the organization whose “Hate Map” inspired would-be mass murderer Floyd Corkins.
James T. Hodgkinson liked the SPLC and Media Matters on his Facebook page. Just like the @FRCdc shooter, did left-wing radicalize him?
— WND News (@worldnetdaily) June 14, 2017
2:23 PM — Conservatives flashback to tweet from president of Media Matters seemingly encouraging political violence:
https://twitter.com/Cernovich/status/875053818358013952
2:12 PM — Exclusive statement from Sarah Palin to Breitbart:
Today’s shooter appears to be a Bernie Sanders supporter and campaign volunteer. But Bernie Sanders is not to blame. Maybe the media have matured enough to allow coverage of this most recent violence to focus on facts, because media integrity will be crucial as America witnesses today’s events unfolding and, on behalf of our Congressional Representatives, we all seek justice.
Read the rest of the statement, in a report by Matthew Boyle, here.
1:56 PM — Facebook has removed Hodgkinson’s profile, seemingly confirming its legitimacy. Many observers noted that Hodgkinson shared a post criticizing Scalise in 2015.
1:39 PM —
Fellow congressman reports @SteveScalise out of surgery.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) June 14, 2017
1:27 PM — Of all the clear incitements to violence over the past 7 months, the only example of “coarse rhetoric” that CBS News’ Charlie Rose can think of is “lock her up.”
1:22 PM — From the Washington Post:
Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.), who represents the district where alleged shooter James T. Hodgkinson lived, said that Hodgkinson had contacted his office 14 times through email or telephone calls.
…
“This one never crossed the line, but he was always angry,” said Bost, who added that his office continues to cooperate with law enforcement.
1:21 PM — Full names of all victims, per Paul Ryan’s office:
-Steve Scalise
-Zachary Barth
-Matt Mika
-Special Agent David Bailey
-Special Agent Crystal Griner
1:09 PM — Statement from Ivanka Trump, per Charlie Spiering:
I’d like to start by echoing my father’s statement earlier and offering our thoughts and prayers to Congressman Scalise and all the victims in today’s tragic events. We are grateful for their service and for dedication to this country.
1:05 PM —
https://twitter.com/abbydphillip/status/875035850488381441
1:01 PM — Another shooting in progress in California:
NBC News: At least 5 people have been shot and 2 are dead at a UPS facility in San Francisco, @anblanx reports; suspect is down
— Bradd Jaffy (@BraddJaffy) June 14, 2017
12:51 PM —
Statement from @GabbyGiffords: "This shooting is an attack on all who serve and on all who participate in our democracy." pic.twitter.com/CjmQobb5LJ
— Betsy Klein (@betsy_klein) June 14, 2017
12:29 PM — LOL @ the fastest 180 ever:
.@NancyPelosi: "I pray for Donald Trump, that is presidency will be successful and that his family will be safe." pic.twitter.com/iUSm7uw1MY
— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 14, 2017
12:21 PM —
Speaker Paul Ryan: "An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us." https://t.co/L3sgoBT6GD pic.twitter.com/ZPM5dG85Z7
— ABC News (@ABC) June 14, 2017
12:18 PM — The “Coulter Test” for news copy:
How to write a MSM piece.
Shooting facts:
1.White
2. Male
3. Gun
4. Left-wingWhich ingredients are in lead & which totally left out?
— Ann Coulter (@AnnCoulter) June 14, 2017
12:15 PM —
GW Hospital spokeswoman says one patient brought there has died and one remains in critical condition. (Shooter was brought to GW.)
— Jennifer Epstein (@jeneps) June 14, 2017
12:11 PM —
.@newtgingrich: "You've had an increasing intensity of hostility on the left." #Alexandria pic.twitter.com/5xllZgIfog
— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 14, 2017
12:11 PM — Some possible symbolism in the date of today’s attack:
And Happy Birthday to the 45th President of the United States @realDonaldTrump.
God bless you with many more. https://t.co/2K4FrOQIGW
— Kellyanne Conway (@KellyannePolls) June 14, 2017
12:08 PM — Video of President Trump’s full statement:
https://www.facebook.com/WhiteHouse/videos/1342374572516939/
12:05 PM —
Sanders aides won't let reporters question him, hand out statement he will deliver on the floor pic.twitter.com/C3SAt4wvqG
— Burgess Everett (@burgessev) June 14, 2017
NEW: @SenSanders set to deliver stmt on floor. Was informed shooter apparently volunteered on campaign, is "sickened by this despicable act" pic.twitter.com/mHEhHwRhby
— Hallie Jackson (@HallieJackson) June 14, 2017
11:44 AM — A Facebook group called “Terminate the Republican Party” seemingly celebrates Wednesday’s assault. The Belleville News-Democrat reported that Hodgkinson belonged to this group.
11:43 AM — Rep. Steve King (R-IA) blames “the left” for rising political violence. From WaPo:
“America has been divided,” said Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa), who, suit in tie, stopped by the crime scene to pray, was viscerally angry about his own colleagues being attacked. “And the center of America is disappearing, and the violence is appearing in the streets, and it’s coming from the left.”
11:38 AM —
Trump says shooter has died from his injuries
— Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) June 14, 2017
11:36 AM —
Rep. Barton, who took cover with son at Va. baseball field, gets emotional as he describes heroes who "saved a lot of lives" from gunman. pic.twitter.com/F6tjTAZKNJ
— CBS News (@CBSNews) June 14, 2017
11:33 AM — Hodgkinson’s hometown paper, the Belleville News-Democrat, says the shooting suspect “belongs to a number of anti-Republican groups.”
11:32 AM —
Zack Barth, staffer for Texas Rep. Roger Williams, posts on Facebook that he's at the hospital and okay after being shot in Alexandria park pic.twitter.com/n7J7qiWr7J
— NBC News (@NBCNews) June 14, 2017
11:22 AM —
Initial reports say the shooting suspect was a supporter of Sen. Sanders; Sanders tweeted his thoughts & prayers for wounded Rep. Scalise pic.twitter.com/zvpC9uctq2
— CBS News (@CBSNews) June 14, 2017
11:20 AM —
Rep. Davis, catcher during baseball practice: This is my "breaking point" on hateful rhetoric, will "do everything I can to make it stop." pic.twitter.com/lQ1FDlEN1W
— ABC News (@ABC) June 14, 2017
11:18 AM — Photo of suspect:
LATEST: Suspect in shooting at GOP baseball practice in Virginia identified as James T. Hodgkinson of Illinois. https://t.co/WfLYQQkge9 pic.twitter.com/sjueltvavk
— ABC News (@ABC) June 14, 2017
11:16 AM —
According to Hodgkinson's wife, who spoke to ABC News, Hodgkinson has been living in Alexandria, Virginia, for the past two months. via ABC
— Sam Stein (@samstein) June 14, 2017
11:14 AM — Washington Post reporter says suspect’s “social media amounts to extended screed against Trump.”
Shooter identified as James Hodgkinson. His social media amounts to extended screed against Trump. https://t.co/6reZSVdUFN
— Greg Miller (@gregpmiller) June 14, 2017
11:13 AM —
Senate reconvenes with a prayer after shooting at Congressional baseball team practice in Alexandria, Va. pic.twitter.com/4judCzQVHi
— CBS News (@CBSNews) June 14, 2017
11:08 AM —
.@GOPLeader says @SteveScalise is out of surgery and "doing well"
— Leigh Ann Caldwell (@LACaldwellDC) June 14, 2017
11:07 AM —
Acquaintance describes campaigning for Bernie Sanders with shooting suspect https://t.co/8Yv7aLFBAR
— Joel B. Pollak (@joelpollak) June 14, 2017
11:06 AM —
Our prayers go out for a full recovery of Rep. Scalise, the congressional aides and police who were injured. We’ve got to stop the violence.
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) June 14, 2017
11:03 AM —
Francis Brooke, a member of the Pence’s staff and a coach on the GOP baseball team was present for shooting, White House says
— Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) June 14, 2017
Trump has spoken with Paul Ryan, Kevin McCarthy, Steve Scalice’s wife and chief of staff and the chief of the Capitol Police
— Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) June 14, 2017
10:56 AM —
At 11:30am the President will make a statement from the Diplomatic Room in the White House
— Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) June 14, 2017
10:54 AM — Michelle Moons shares from WH media pool:
In light of this morning’s shootings in Alexandria, Trump has cancelled his Labor event this afternoon. Sorry for the delay. Poolster having connection problems. No public events on schedule so far, at least out of the White House, even though it’s his birthday. Will pass on any changes.
10:51 AM — Law enforcement IDs the suspect as James Hodgkinson of Illinois:
.@PeteWilliamsNBC reports suspected shooter is James Hodgkinson of Belleville Illinois 66 years old owns home inspection business
— Andrea Mitchell (@mitchellreports) June 14, 2017
10:47 AM — Terry McAuliffe says today isn’t the day for a gun control debate, but here are a few gun control talking points anyway:
Gov. Terry McAuliffe: "There are too many guns on the street…we worry about this every day for all of our citizens.”
— Jim Roberts (@nycjim) June 14, 2017
VA Gov. McAuliffe: "We lose 93… people per day due to gun violence," mentions background checks, gun show loophole.
— Sarah Mimms (@mimms) June 14, 2017
10:44 AM —
EYEWITNESS ACCOUNT: Owen Britton says "the gun" which he described as an "AK-47 type weapon" stood out to him most about the VA shooting. pic.twitter.com/FAjIyxbqvx
— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 14, 2017
10:42 AM —
LATEST: FBI taking over investigation into shooting, Alexandria Police Chief Brown says. https://t.co/L3sgoBT6GD pic.twitter.com/VZqx7yyDCK
— ABC News (@ABC) June 14, 2017
10:38 AM —
It’s “too early to tell” if Congress members were targeted or not, FBI’s Slater says.
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) June 14, 2017
“We’re exploring all angles,” FBI’s Slater says in response to question about terrorism.
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) June 14, 2017
10:35 AM — Hollywood’s got takes!
Too many stupid asses in our country with too many fucking guns.
— Jeffrey Wright (@jfreewright) June 14, 2017
10:30 AM — Part of the gunfight appears to have been captured on video:
Noah Nathan was at dog park next to the baseball field the shootings. He held his phone up toward the shooter & filmed. Cops have his phone. pic.twitter.com/9KOtLxws7g
— Jennifer Bendery (@jbendery) June 14, 2017
10:29 AM —
JUST IN: all House members have been summoned to an 11:15 am briefing in Capitol Visitor Center auditorium.
— Ed O'Keefe (@edokeefe) June 14, 2017
10:16 AM —
NEW: Virginia Gov. McAuliffe on shooting: "Shocked and deeply saddened by this horrible act of violence" https://t.co/sGvj2PpD3J pic.twitter.com/OX6F84JMHF
— ABC News (@ABC) June 14, 2017
10:05 AM — Rep. Jim Jordan’s office announces that a “Conversations with Conservatives” event for today has been canceled.
9:59 AM —
.@RepChrisCollins, post shooting, hopes Democrats 'tone down rhetoric' https://t.co/qnV0ul6jLS
— Jerry Zremski (@JerryZremski) June 14, 2017
9:53 AM — Reactions from congressional leaders:
My prayers are with those wounded this morning & their families. Continued appreciation to Capitol Police & first responders.
— Leader McConnell (@senatemajldr) June 14, 2017
Always so grateful for the US Capitol Police officers. Their bravery saved lives in VA this morning. Thank you.
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) June 14, 2017
This morning the hearts of the whole House are with @SteveScalise, the brave Capitol police, staff, and all those who were in harm's way.
— Paul Ryan (@SpeakerRyan) June 14, 2017
9:51 AM — Rep. Tom Rooney (R-FL) says he left just minutes before the attack:
“Because, like this happened four minutes after I left. The guy must have already been there,” Rep. Rooney says https://t.co/TMJLmj8HPc pic.twitter.com/jKzK7uQBEl
— CBS News (@CBSNews) June 14, 2017
9:47 AM —
All votes in the House cancelled today
— Liz Goodwin (@lizcgoodwin) June 14, 2017
9:45 AM —
Scalise in stable condition after shot in hip: "The Whip was in good spirits and spoke to his wife by phone" before surgery, office says
— Liz Goodwin (@lizcgoodwin) June 14, 2017
9:44 AM —
BREAKING: Steve Scalise is undergoing surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center pic.twitter.com/MAVESJVwZO
— Rebecca Shabad (@RebeccaShabad) June 14, 2017
9:33 AM — Per Michelle Moons, Rep. Gary Palmer says on Fox News:
I was about 20 yards from the shooter. We were taking batting practice. I was the short stop, Scalise was at second and Trent Kelly was at third. I heard a gunshot and I yelled to Trent, “that’s a gunshot” — I think the guy’s initial shot, he was trying to hit Trent and missed him. Trent yelled, “shooter,” and we all broke for the first base side of the field to get off the field and he fired two more times and I saw Scalise go down.
9:32 AM —
We have to dial back the kind of discourse that encourages non-civil behaviour
— Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) June 14, 2017
9:25 AM — Police will not ID suspect at this time.
APD Chief Michael Brown updated media. 5 transported to local hospitals, including suspect. We will not ID victims or suspect right now. pic.twitter.com/pPYlqEjACM
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) June 14, 2017
9:20 AM —
Pennsylvania Ave and surrounding parks cleared and closed off near the White House pic.twitter.com/hKQOVfYk8P
— Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) June 14, 2017
9:19 AM —
Medevac chopper lands on Virginia field where several people were shot during congressional baseball practice https://t.co/TeIsIv9S9z pic.twitter.com/HqyT6z2YvL
— ABC News (@ABC) June 14, 2017
9:16 AM — Text from Rep. Mark Walker (R-NC) says shooter “was there to kill as many Republican members as possible.”
Text from RSC Chair Rep. Mark Walker, who was at Congressional baseball game practice: pic.twitter.com/tgUBOEzKM6
— Philip Wegmann (@PhilipWegmann) June 14, 2017
9:15 AM —
My heart is with my former colleagues, their families & staff, and the US Capitol Police- public servants and heroes today and every day.
— Gabrielle Giffords (@GabbyGiffords) June 14, 2017
9:13 AM — No-name author gets his 15 minutes of Twitter fame:
If the shooter has a serious health condition then is taking potshots at the GOP house leadership considered self defense?
— Malcolm Harris (@BigMeanInternet) June 14, 2017
Nope nope nope you can't use "respect for human life" to defend GOP house leadership. That's just bad math.
— Malcolm Harris (@BigMeanInternet) June 14, 2017
9:12 AM — SHOCK! Pro-gun control pundit gets facts laughably wrong:
This is disgusting and false. Virginia has background checks. There is no "concealed carry of long guns," moron. It's a long gun. https://t.co/atcKW13wOU
— Gabriel Malor (@gabrielmalor) June 14, 2017
9:11 AM — Williams’ office confirms the Congressman was not shut, but a staffer was.
Per Statement from Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX) office, one of his staffers was "shot and is receiving medical attention" pic.twitter.com/k71XmOCIFM
— Alexis Levinson (@alexis_levinson) June 14, 2017
9:10 AM — Texas reporter contradicts Fox claim that Rep. Roger Williams was injured.
UPDATE #BREAKING: TX Reps Roger Williams & Joe Barton were at baseball field when shooting happened, neither injured. @KABBFOX29 @News4SA
— Ashley Sutton (@AshSuttonSA) June 14, 2017
9:05 AM — Gun control group weighs in.
Brady Campaign: "All Americans…should live in an environment where they can pursue every day activities without fear of being shot."
— Anita Kumar (@anitakumar01) June 14, 2017
9:04 AM —
https://twitter.com/AmandaLeeHouse/status/874975516272578562
Karen & I are praying for @SteveScalise, the Capitol Police, & all hurt for a speedy recovery. Our hearts are with them & their loved ones.
— Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) June 14, 2017
9:03 AM —
“We were there within 3 minutes…two of our officers engaged in gunfire — return fire,” Alexandria Police Chief Brown says pic.twitter.com/wX2OfQlLG7
— CBS News (@CBSNews) June 14, 2017
9:02 AM —
Rep. @bradwenstrup, who is an MD, was at baseball practice. He told @FoxNews: 'I'm glad I was there, but this is just a sad day in America.'
— Adelle Malka Nazarian (@AdelleNaz) June 14, 2017
8:53 AM — Pence cancels event:
The @VP has cancelled his speech to the Nat'l Association of Homebuilders this morning, he is heading directly to the White House instead.
— Alyssa Farah (@VPPressSec) June 14, 2017
8:52 AM —
Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) said 45 members of Congress were at the field.
— Matt Vespa (@mVespa1) June 14, 2017
"He laid out there at least ten minutes alone in the field, we couldn't get to him while there were shots," @JeffFlake says of @SteveScalise
— Kate Bennett (@KateBennett_DC) June 14, 2017
8:51 AM — Trump tweets:
Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana, a true friend and patriot, was badly injured but will fully recover. Our thoughts and prayers are with him.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 14, 2017
8:49 AM — Per Michelle Moons, Rep. Brad Wenstrup says on Fox News: “I felt like I was back in Iraq but without my weapon.”
8:49 AM —
.@JeffFlake says he grabbed Scalise's phone and called his wife so she would not see it on the news
— Scott Wong (@scottwongDC) June 14, 2017
8:48 AM — Calls for prayer from across the aisle:
Join me in praying for House Majority Whip Steve Scalise & others with him who were shot this morning in Alexandria.
— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) June 14, 2017
Praying for Steve Scalise and all hurt in the outrageous attack this morning in Alexandria.
— Tim Kaine (@timkaine) June 14, 2017
My thoughts and prayers with @SteveScalise, Capitol Police and staff at the shooting in Alexandria, VA this morning.
— Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) June 14, 2017
Saddened by news of the shooting in VA this am. Thoughts & prayers for Rep @SteveScalise & others injured & hope for a speedy recovery.
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) June 14, 2017
Prayer & support for Rep. Steve Scalise, who was shot while practicing baseball this morning with several Congressional personnel
— Keith Ellison (@keithellison) June 14, 2017
8:46 AM — Second Congressman among the wounded, Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX):
#BREAKING TX Rep Roger Williams head of baseball caucus was hit and taken off in stretcher. Sen Jeff Flake was at bat
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) June 14, 2017
8:46 AM — Sen. Rand Paul’s (R-KY) account of the shootout:
Sen. Rand Paul recounts shooting: "I'm seeing shots skipping off of the warning track…at least 50 or 60 shots." https://t.co/9q855BQu5f pic.twitter.com/FR8VW0wJcv
— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) June 14, 2017
8:45 AM —
Sen. Flake says Rep. Joe Barton's 10 year old son was there
— Michael LaRosa (@MichaelLaRosaDC) June 14, 2017
8:35 AM — PA Republican suggests this attack could be linked to incitement from the left:
https://twitter.com/RepTimMurphy/status/874967236720590848
8:34 AM — Statement from the President:
Donald Trump says he and Mike Pence are "deeply saddened by this tragedy." pic.twitter.com/3ueiaZPecV
— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) June 14, 2017
8:34 AM —
Rand Paul on MSNBC says Scalise being there likely saved everyone because his presence (he's leadership) meant Capitol Police were there
— Bradd Jaffy (@BraddJaffy) June 14, 2017
Chilling from @RandPaul on MSNBC, thankful Capitol Police were present: "Had they not been there, it would have been a massacre."
— Mike Memoli (@mikememoli) June 14, 2017
8:33 AM — Audio of Rep. Mo Brooks describing the shootout:
Rep. Mo Brooks describes chaotic scene at congressional baseball practice shooting pic.twitter.com/2uDt5pAKg9
— Grabien (@GrabienMedia) June 14, 2017
8:30 AM —
Rand Paul says he thinks only senators were he and Sen. Jeff Flake, rest congressmen and staffers
— Liz Goodwin (@lizcgoodwin) June 14, 2017
Rand Paul said after 1st shot there was a rapid succession of shots… saw Scalise shot but moving. “trying to drag himself through the dirt"
— Sam Stein (@samstein) June 14, 2017
Rand Paul said staffers were laying down and the shooter was hitting the dirt around them.
— Sam Stein (@samstein) June 14, 2017
8:28 AM — Michelle Moons: Contrary to earlier reports, Alexandria police have the shooter in custody.
UPDATE: Suspect is in custody and not a threat. PIO will be onscene shortly to share updates.
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) June 14, 2017
8:25 AM — Breitbart’s Michelle Moons: CNN and Rep. Mo Brooks reporting that two Capitol Hill police officers were shot in addition to Scalise.
8:21 AM — Per Breitbart’s Charlie Spiering, CNN just broke from covering the shooting… to talk to Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) about the Russia investigation.
8:18 AM —
. @RepMoBrooks says that even though one of the officers shot in the leg, he still continued to defend his protectees.
— Kate Bennett (@KateBennett_DC) June 14, 2017
. @RepMoBrooks "shooter starts coming around home plate where we are … security detail took him down."
— Kate Bennett (@KateBennett_DC) June 14, 2017
8:16 AM — Sean Spicer tweets reaction statement from White House.
Both @POTUS & @VP are aware of the developing situation in Virginia. Our thoughts and prayers are with all affected.
— Sarah Sanders (@PressSec) June 14, 2017
8:12 AM — The shooter was reportedly killed after about ten minutes of exchanging gunfire with security officers. Other Republican lawmakers were present and presumably targeted.
Rep. Jeff Duncan tells me he is alright. He left just before the shooting, but may have possibly spoken to the shooter.
— Matt Fuller (@MEPFuller) June 14, 2017
https://twitter.com/fmtalk1065/status/874957153785835520
https://twitter.com/kaitlancollins/status/874958751798882304
Scalise shot in the hip. Expected to survive. Shooting began around 7:15. Gunman w/ rifle. Went on for ten minutes. Suspect shot by USCP
— Bret Baier (@BretBaier) June 14, 2017
"He had crawled into the outfield, leaving a trail of blood." — Mo Brooks on Steve Scalise
— Chris Cillizza (@CillizzaCNN) June 14, 2017
8:11 AM — Photo of Scalise on a stretcher:
https://twitter.com/PhilippeCorbe/status/874961460610379778
8:09 AM — From Breitbart News’ Michelle Moons:
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) and multiple other aides were shot at a baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia on Wednesday morning.
Approximately 50 shots were fired according to reporting from Fox and Friends.
BREAKING: House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA), multiple others shot in Virginia pic.twitter.com/D76kbS3o4t
— FOX & friends (@foxandfriends) June 14, 2017
The news network reported that Scalise was shot in the hip and is expected to be alright. Multiple other aides were also shot.
There were conflicting reports as to whether the shooter was dead or alive and whether he had been taken into custody at the time of this report.
The Congressional baseball game is set for Thursday, June 15.
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