GOP Whip Steve Scalise shot by gunman at baseball practice

Source: Washington Examiner | June 14, 2017 | Melissa Quinn

Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., was shot by a man with a rifle at a Republican baseball practice in Virginia, according to lawmakers and multiple reports Wednesday morning.

Scalise was shot in the hip when the gunman fired as many as 50 rounds at Republicans as they held an early morning practice in Alexandria, Virginia. Scalise’s injury was not fatal.

Scalist was taken to MedStar Washington Hospital Center and was in surgery as 9:43 a.m. Tuesday, according to a statement from his office.

“Prior to entering surgery, the Whip was in good spirits and spoke to his wife by phone. He is grateful for the brave actions of U.S. Capitol Police, first responders, and colleagues,” the statement read. “We ask that you keep the Whip and others harmed in this incident in your thoughts and prayers.”

Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, also taken from the practice field in a stretcher, but Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, said Williams was not shot, and hurt himself diving into the dugout. Williams confirmed, however, that one of his aides was shot.

Reports said two policemen were also shot, along with several congressional aides.

Alexandria police said they had the suspect in custody.

A local resident who didn’t want to give his name said he was outside his house a few blocks from the YMCA at 7 a.m. and heard three rounds of shots, each about three to five minutes long.

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