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BREAKING: Senior Republican politician and several aides shot at baseball practice near Washington
 [Telegraph] - Several injured after shooting at baseball practice in Virginia
- '50 shots fired by gunman with rifle'
- House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and aides among injured
- At 7:30 a.m. police tweeted 'Suspect believed in custody'
The Telegraph is updating this story, so check back, dear Reader.
Update from Fox News at 8:35 a.m. EDT: |
The gunman was shot by U.S. Capital Police, apprehended and taken to the hospital. Sen. Mike Lee told Fox News, however, the gunman was dead. Rep. Mo Brooks reportedly used a belt as a tourniquet to stop Scalise's bleeding.
"Both @POTUS & @VP are aware of the developing situation in Virginia. Our thoughts and prayers are with all affected," White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer tweeted.
Rep. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., told Fox News he left just before the shooting. As he walked to his car, a man asked DeSantis if it was Republicans or Democrats practicing. About three minutes the shooting began, DeSantis said.
There is a lovely tweet with photograph of Congressional Democrats praying for their colleagues.
Update from the BBC at 8:55 a.m. EDT |
Mr Brooks said a gunfight ensued between the shooter and the congressmen's police security detail.
CNN reports that two police officers were also shot.
Mr Brooks said the shooter was armed with a rifle and opened fire from behind the dugout, using it for protection.
The congressman, who said he took refuge behind a batting cage, described the attacker as a middle-aged white male "a little on the chubby side".
All these sources are updating, so check them all for the latest.
Update from the Telegraph at 10:00 a.m. EDT: |
Five taken to hospital after shooting at baseball practice in Virginia
Gunman in hospital, shot by Capitol Hill police
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and aide to Roger Williams among injured
Scalise shot in hip and undergoing surgery, his office say
Victims in stable condition| Update at 8:00 p.m. EDT from the Daily Mail -- as usual, with lots of pictures: |
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