As many as five people were shot during a baseball practice in Washington, DC on Wednesday.
Among the wounded is House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise, who is said to have suffered a bullet to the hip.
At least two of Scalise’s staff members were also shot, one reportedly in the chest or abdomen.
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
The attack occurred as GOP members were practicing for an upcoming bipartisan baseball game.
The shootout lasted about 10 minutes. Capitol Police shot and subdued the assailant.
from @RepMoBrooks "Shooter attack at GOPpractice. Rifle. 50+ shots fired. 5 or more hit including GOP Whip steve scalise. I am not shot."
— Matt Murphy (@mattmurphyshow) June 14, 2017
President Trump responded:
Donald Trump says he and Mike Pence are "deeply saddened by this tragedy." pic.twitter.com/3ueiaZPecV
— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) June 14, 2017
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