Gunman Shoots Congressman, Police at Virginia Baseball Practice
A gunman opened fire on Republican members of Congress during a baseball practice near Washington early on Wednesday, wounding several people including House of Representatives Majority Whip Steve Scalise before being taken into custody, police and media reports said.
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
The shooter appeared to be a white male, "a little bit on the chubby side," Representative Mo Brooks told CNN, adding that he only saw the man for second.
Brooks said he heard 10 to 20 rounds from the gunman's rifle before the security detail returned fire. He said there were 20 to 25 members of team at the practice in Alexandria, Virginia, when the gunfire erupted.
Sen. Rand Paul recounts shooting: "I'm seeing shots skipping off of the warning track...at least 50 or 60 shots." https://t.co/TeIsIuSgKZ pic.twitter.com/jqC5vGhzdH
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"We need medics!" Firefighters respond to shots fired in a Virginia park where Congressman were playing baseball: https://t.co/oEHZYTUgtR pic.twitter.com/DXsPwwZbnd
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