Several U.S. Congressmen have shared their condolences after a Lousiana Congressman and two police officers were shot Wednesday during a Congressional Baseball game for charity.
Rep. Scalise was among those that were injured. Scalise is reported to be in critical condition.
Senator Bernie Sanders has said that the assailant had reportedly volunteered in his campaign, according to ABC reports. President Donald Trump said during a press conference that the assailant, identified as James T. Hodgkinson, died from his injuries.
Sen. Sanders says suspected shooter reportedly volunteered on his campaign: "I am sickened by this despicable act...I condemn this action." pic.twitter.com/KDvnKRca8m — ABC News (@ABC) June 14, 2017
LATEST: Suspect in shooting at GOP baseball practice in Virginia identified as James T. Hodgkinson of Illinois. https://t.co/WfLYQQkge9 pic.twitter.com/sjueltvavk — ABC News (@ABC) June 14, 2017
Two Capitol police officers and House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Lousiana are in stable condition, according to the president.
BREAKING: Trump says assailant in Scalise shooting has died, congressman in stable condition. — The Associated Press (@AP) June 14, 2017
A statement was released regarding Steve Scalise condition:
Update on the Condition of Majority Whip Steve Scalise https://t.co/Lfna1fgHLL pic.twitter.com/BVGXbOKRMY — Rep. Steve Scalise (@SteveScalise) June 14, 2017
Kevin Brady, East Texas congressman for Texas 8th District, attended the practice this morning but left practice moments before the shooting began. He released a statement praising the quick action of officers at the scene.
“The quick action of Majority Whip Steve Scalise’s protection detail saved many lives this morning. I am so grateful for the heroic action of the Capitol Hill Police Force protection detail and pray for the full recovery of my roommate Congressman Steve Scalise and others wounded this morning."
Texas Congressman Roger Williams was also at the baseball game. He said one of his legislative correspondents was shot.
I now can confirm that Zack Barth, who is a legislative correspondent in my office, was shot this morning at baseball practice — Rep. Roger Williams (@RepRWilliams) June 14, 2017
Texas Congressman Joe Barton was at the game and said the shooting lasted 5-10 minutes. Barton was at the game with his son when the shooting happened.
BREAKING: Texas Rep. Joe Barton says the shooting lasted 5-10 minutes, dozens, if not hundreds of shots fired; `it was scary' — The Associated Press (@AP) June 14, 2017
.@RepJoeBarton and his sons board the subway in the Capitol after a shooting at the Republican's baseball practice in Va. #baseballshooting pic.twitter.com/4lrc80frcj — Tom Williams (@pennstatetom) June 14, 2017
Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks who was at the scene said several people were hit. He also praised the quick action of the two law enforcement officers.
Praying for those injured at this morning's practice. I'm especially thankful to the US Capitol Police who risked their lived to protect us. — Mo Brooks (@RepMoBrooks) June 14, 2017
President Trump expressed his thoughts on the shooting.
Praying for those injured at this morning's practice. I'm especially thankful to the US Capitol Police who risked their lived to protect us. — Mo Brooks (@RepMoBrooks) June 14, 2017
Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords issued a statement on the shooting of Congressman Steve Scalise during GOP baseball game.
My heart is with my former colleagues, their families & staff, and the US Capitol Police- public servants and heroes today and every day. — Gabrielle Giffords (@GabbyGiffords) June 14, 2017
Senator Bernie Sanders asked the public to "stop the violence" and wished a full recovery to Scalise.
Our prayers go out for a full recovery of Rep. Scalise, the congressional aides and police who were injured. We’ve got to stop the violence. — Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) June 14, 2017
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick also released a statement on the shooting, saying hatred and violence have no place in society.
"My prayers are with the victims and their loved ones who were injured in today's attack at a congressional baseball practice. This hatred and violence has no place in America - it flies in the face of the very democracy our nation is rooted in. I am thankful that the shooter was apprehended by law enforcement quickly, and his deadly intentions were not fully realized," Patrick said.
Congressman Louie Gohmert expressed his "heartfelt prayers" to those shot Wednesday.
Heartfelt prayers for @SteveScalise & others shot at the baseball practice today. Thank you to @CapitolPolice who shot gunman. Heartsick. — Louie Gohmert (@replouiegohmert) June 14, 2017
Governor Greg Abbott shared his thoughts and prayers for those affected.
Our thoughts & prayers are with all those affected by the tragic shooting in Alexandria, VA. — Gov. Greg Abbott (@GovAbbott) June 14, 2017
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Several U.S. Congressmen have shared their condolences after a Lousiana Congressman and two police officers were shot Wednesday during a Congressional Baseball game for charity Rep. Scalise was among those that were injured Scalise is reported to be in critical condition Senator Bernie Sanders has said that the assailant had reportedly volunteered in his campaign according to ABC reports President Donald Trump said during a press conference that the assailant identified as James T Hodgkinson died from his injuries Sen. Sanders says suspected shooter reportedly volunteered on his campaign I am sickened by this despicable act I condemn this action pic.twitter.com/KDvnKRca8m ABC News @ ABC June 14, 2017 LATEST Suspect in shooting at GOP baseball practice in Virginia identified as James T Hodgkinson of Illinois https://t.co/WfLYQQkge9 pic.twitter.com/sjueltvavk ABC News @ ABC June 14, 2017 Two Capitol police officers and House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Lousiana are in stable condition according to the president BREAKING Trump says assailant in Scalise shooting has died congressman in stable condition The Associated Press @ AP June 14, 2017 A statement was released regarding Steve Scalise condition Update on the Condition of Majority Whip Steve Scalise https://t.co/Lfna1fgHLL pic.twitter.com/BVGXbOKRMY Rep. Steve Scalise @ SteveScalise June 14, 2017 Kevin Brady East Texas congressman for Texas 8th District attended the practice this morning but left practice moments before the shooting began He released a statement praising the quick action of officers at the scene The quick action of Majority Whip Steve Scalise’s protection detail saved many lives this morning I am so grateful for the heroic action of the Capitol Hill Police Force protection detail and pray for the full recovery of my roommate Congressman Steve Scalise and others wounded this morning Texas Congressman Roger Williams was also at the baseball game He said one of his legislative correspondents was shot I now can confirm that Zack Barth who is a legislative correspondent in my office was shot this morning at baseball practice Rep. Roger Williams @ RepRWilliams June 14, 2017 Texas Congressman Joe Barton was at the game and said the shooting lasted 5-10 minutes Barton was at the game with his son when the shooting happened BREAKING Texas Rep. Joe Barton says the shooting lasted 5-10 minutes dozens if not hundreds of shots fired it was scary The Associated Press @ AP June 14, 2017 @ RepJoeBarton and his sons board the subway in the Capitol after a shooting at the Republican's baseball practice in Va. # baseballshooting pic.twitter.com/4lrc80frcj Tom Williams @ pennstatetom June 14, 2017 Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks who was at the scene said several people were hit He also praised the quick action of the two law enforcement officers Praying for those injured at this morning's practice I'm especially thankful to the US Capitol Police who risked their lived to protect us Mo Brooks @ RepMoBrooks June 14, 2017 President Trump expressed his thoughts on the shooting Praying for those injured at this morning's practice I'm especially thankful to the US Capitol Police who risked their lived to protect us Mo Brooks @ RepMoBrooks June 14, 2017 Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords issued a statement on the shooting of Congressman Steve Scalise during GOP baseball game My heart is with my former colleagues their families &amp; staff and the US Capitol Police public servants and heroes today and every day Gabrielle Giffords @ GabbyGiffords June 14, 2017 Senator Bernie Sanders asked the public to stop the violence and wished a full recovery to Scalise Our prayers go out for a full recovery of Rep. Scalise the congressional aides and police who were injured We’ve got to stop the violence Bernie Sanders @ BernieSanders June 14, 2017 Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick also released a statement on the shooting saying hatred and violence have no place in society My prayers are with the victims and their loved ones who were injured in today's attack at a congressional baseball practice This hatred and violence has no place in America it flies in the face of the very democracy our nation is rooted in I am thankful that the shooter was apprehended by law enforcement quickly and his deadly intentions were not fully realized Patrick said Congressman Louie Gohmert expressed his heartfelt prayers to those shot Wednesday Heartfelt prayers for @ SteveScalise &amp; others shot at the baseball practice today Thank you to @ CapitolPolice who shot gunman Heartsick Louie Gohmert @ replouiegohmert June 14, 2017 Governor Greg Abbott shared his thoughts and prayers for those affected Our thoughts &amp; prayers are with all those affected by the tragic shooting in Alexandria, VA. Gov. Greg Abbott @ GovAbbott June 14, 2017 Copyright 2017 KLTV All rights reserved