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| Shooter targets Republican congressmen at Alexandria baseball practice, 5 injured (WATCH LIVE) | Shooter targets Republican congressmen at Alexandria baseball practice, 5 injured (WATCH LIVE) |
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| Five people were injured when a gunman opened fire on US congressmen at a baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia. Steve Scalise (R-Louisiana), the US House of Representatives Majority Whip, is among the injured. | Five people were injured when a gunman opened fire on US congressmen at a baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia. Steve Scalise (R-Louisiana), the US House of Representatives Majority Whip, is among the injured. |
| Alexandria police say that a suspect is in custody and is “not a threat”. | Alexandria police say that a suspect is in custody and is “not a threat”. |
| All votes scheduled for Wednesday in the House of Representatives have been canceled. President Donald Trump has also canceled this afternoon's speech at the Department of Labor. | All votes scheduled for Wednesday in the House of Representatives have been canceled. President Donald Trump has also canceled this afternoon's speech at the Department of Labor. |
| A 911 call about an active shooter came in around 7:09 am local time, Alexandria Police Chief Michael Brown told reporters, adding that his units responded within three minutes. | |
| The FBI is taking the lead on the investigation, but will work with state and local authorities, Special Agent Tim Slater said. It is “too early to say” if this was an act of political terrorism, Slater added. | |
| “It’s not an assassination attempt,” he said at first, but walked that comment back when asked for clarification, saying, “we are not sure at this moment.” | |
| Injured officers were in "good condition," said Capitol Police Chief Matthew Verderosa, adding that they "acted heroically." | |
| Governor Terry McAuliffe commended the heroic actions of Capitol Police and Alexandria officers, adding, “There are too many guns on the streets." | |
| Scalise was in stable condition and undergoing surgery, his office said in a statement earlier on Wednesday. Shortly after 11 am, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy told reporters Scalise was out of surgery and "doing well." | |
| One congressional aide, two police officers, and the gunman are also among the injured, according to reports. Officials declined to confirm or deny that information. | |
| While none of the officials at the press conference would give details on the injured or the shooter, the Washington Post cited law enforcement sources to identify the attacker as James T. Hodgkinson, 66, of Belleville, Illinois. | |
| Fox News reporter Chad Pergram says a gunman armed with a rifle attacked the group near a YMCA, firing dozens of shots. Alexandria is just south of Washington, DC. | Fox News reporter Chad Pergram says a gunman armed with a rifle attacked the group near a YMCA, firing dozens of shots. Alexandria is just south of Washington, DC. |
| Alexandria Police Chief Michael Brown said five people were taken to hospital following the incident, but declined to identify the victims or the suspect at this time. | Alexandria Police Chief Michael Brown said five people were taken to hospital following the incident, but declined to identify the victims or the suspect at this time. |
| Scalise is currently the Majority Whip in the US House of Representatives and represents Louisiana's 1st congressional district. | Scalise is currently the Majority Whip in the US House of Representatives and represents Louisiana's 1st congressional district. |
| Speaking on CNN, Representative Mo Brooks (R-Alabama) said Scalise was shot with a semi-automatic weapon. Brooks said he saw a man with a gun “blasting away.” Scalise's Capitol Police security detail returned fire. | Speaking on CNN, Representative Mo Brooks (R-Alabama) said Scalise was shot with a semi-automatic weapon. Brooks said he saw a man with a gun “blasting away.” Scalise's Capitol Police security detail returned fire. |
| Rep. Brooks reportedly used a belt as a tourniquet to stop Scalise's bleeding. | Rep. Brooks reportedly used a belt as a tourniquet to stop Scalise's bleeding. |
| This is the first time a member of Congress has been shot since 2011, when Rep. Gabby Giffords (D-Arizona) survived an assassination attempt at a town hall in Tucson. | This is the first time a member of Congress has been shot since 2011, when Rep. Gabby Giffords (D-Arizona) survived an assassination attempt at a town hall in Tucson. |
| White House Press secretary Sean Spicer said on Twitter that both President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence are aware of the “developing situation”. | White House Press secretary Sean Spicer said on Twitter that both President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence are aware of the “developing situation”. |
| There are also reports that two police officers who were hospitalized after the shooting are also stable. | There are also reports that two police officers who were hospitalized after the shooting are also stable. |
| Scalise and other members of Congress were practicing for a charity baseball game scheduled for Thursday. Reuters is reporting that 15-25 lawmakers were at the baseball field when the attack occurred, along with a dozen staff members and security personnel. | Scalise and other members of Congress were practicing for a charity baseball game scheduled for Thursday. Reuters is reporting that 15-25 lawmakers were at the baseball field when the attack occurred, along with a dozen staff members and security personnel. |
| The annual congressional baseball game, which sees senators and congressmen from each party face off against one another, has been a tradition since 1909. | The annual congressional baseball game, which sees senators and congressmen from each party face off against one another, has been a tradition since 1909. |
| Congressman Ron DeSantis (R-Florida), who left the scene moments before the shooting, told Fox News that a man walked up to him as he was walking to his car and asked if it was “Republicans or Democrats out there.” | Congressman Ron DeSantis (R-Florida), who left the scene moments before the shooting, told Fox News that a man walked up to him as he was walking to his car and asked if it was “Republicans or Democrats out there.” |
| Congressman Mark Walker (R-North Carolina), told NBC News it seemed the "gunman was there to kill as many Republican members as possible." | Congressman Mark Walker (R-North Carolina), told NBC News it seemed the "gunman was there to kill as many Republican members as possible." |
| Rep. Mike Bishop (R-Michigan) told WWJ radio that he witnessed Scalise being shot: “He was a sitting duck.” | Rep. Mike Bishop (R-Michigan) told WWJ radio that he witnessed Scalise being shot: “He was a sitting duck.” |
| A witness told journalist Will Drabold that he heard a “wave of gunfire” and saw 10-15 people flee the field. He said he also saw men returning fire from behind what looked to him like a federal vehicle. | A witness told journalist Will Drabold that he heard a “wave of gunfire” and saw 10-15 people flee the field. He said he also saw men returning fire from behind what looked to him like a federal vehicle. |
| “The Vice President and I are aware of the shooting incident in Virginia and are monitoring developments closely,” President Trump said in a statement. “We are deeply saddened by this tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the members of Congress, their staffs, Capitol Police, first responders, and all others affected." | “The Vice President and I are aware of the shooting incident in Virginia and are monitoring developments closely,” President Trump said in a statement. “We are deeply saddened by this tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the members of Congress, their staffs, Capitol Police, first responders, and all others affected." |
| Senator Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) was also at the baseball field. Speaking to MSNBC, he said “it would have been a massacre” if the Capitol Police security had not been at the scene. | Senator Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) was also at the baseball field. Speaking to MSNBC, he said “it would have been a massacre” if the Capitol Police security had not been at the scene. |
| Scalise, 51, has been a congressman since 2008. His leadership position among congressional Republicans means that he is entitled to a security detail. | Scalise, 51, has been a congressman since 2008. His leadership position among congressional Republicans means that he is entitled to a security detail. |
| US Capitol Police released a statement to congressional offices saying that they have deployed a “robust” police presence throughout the Capitol complex. However, they said that all buildings within the area are open in accordance with routine operations. | US Capitol Police released a statement to congressional offices saying that they have deployed a “robust” police presence throughout the Capitol complex. However, they said that all buildings within the area are open in accordance with routine operations. |