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Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) has been shot, according to multiple reports. Follow Breitbart News for live updates on the developing situation.
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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.
— Sean Spicer (@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
.@mobrooksforsen used his belt as tourniquet to stop the bleeding of GOP Whip Steve Scalise. #BreakingNews
— Sean Sullivan (@fmtalk1065) June 14, 2017
Fox News is now reporting that Sen. Lee says the shooter was shot by Scalise’s security detail and is dead.
— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) June 14, 2017
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:
Fusillade près de Washington sur un terrain de baseball
Un membre du Congrès touché, apparemment à la hanche.
Le Majority Whip Steve Scalise pic.twitter.com/aKXX0ClzVU— Philippe Corbé (@PhilippeCorbe) June 14, 2017
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.
