Breaking news just came in that a shooting took place at the Congressional baseball practice in Nothern Virgina.

Majority Whip Scalise has been hit.

#BREAKING Shooting at Congressional baseball practice. Scalise hit. Other staffers hit. Gunmen with rifle

— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) June 14, 2017

As more information comes in, we will update you.

UPDATE:

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

https://twitter.com/fmtalk1065/status/874957153785835520

NOW: @ChadPergram reports on @foxnews Scalise was shot in hip, practicing for charity game planned for Thursday, shooting lasted 10 mins.

— BILL HEMMER (@BillHemmer) June 14, 2017

Shooting took place at a baseball field in Alexandria where they typically practice. The park is located in a residential area.

— Kassy Dillon (@KassyDillon) June 14, 2017

Fox News confirming that Steve Scalise (R-La.) has been shot in the hip. Alexandria Police say the suspect is in custody.

— Kassy Dillon (@KassyDillon) June 14, 2017

UPDATE:

It's a sad day when a gunman shows up to a congressional baseball practice and shoots a rifle over 50 times at staffers and members. Awful

— Ashley Pratte (@AshPratte) June 14, 2017

https://twitter.com/markjstephenson/status/874960457945288704

Mo Brooks (R-Al) says on CNN he heard gunshots while on deck, saw a rifle, and immediately tended to Scalise.

— Kassy Dillon (@KassyDillon) June 14, 2017

Conflicting reports of whether the shooter was shot by Capitol Police. Alexandria Police have reported they have him in custody.

— Kassy Dillon (@KassyDillon) June 14, 2017

https://twitter.com/ben_childers/status/874950294660157440

https://twitter.com/TheAnonJournal/status/874960636589072384

UPDATE:

Brooks says one of the police officers who was shot himself ran to help Scalise after the shooter was stopped.

— Stephen Gutowski (@StephenGutowski) June 14, 2017

Rep. Mo Brooks says at least 5 people wounded in shooting: Scalise, staffer, 3 law enforcement officers shot

— Jeremy Diamond (@JDiamond1) June 14, 2017

Suspect was shot and injured by Capitol Police. Alexandria Police have confirmed he is in custody but have not released his identity. https://t.co/ZpMflQosIp

— Kassy Dillon (@KassyDillon) June 14, 2017

Top Congressional leaders have USCP protective detail, w/ them at all times. Very hard working, professional personnel that do a tough job.

— David M. Drucker (@DavidMDrucker) June 14, 2017

UPDATE:

Text from Mo Brooks, who was at the congressional baseball game practice. pic.twitter.com/gRVj8YjTIU

— Matt Fuller (@MEPFuller) June 14, 2017

NEW: Shooting scene in Alexandria, Va pic.twitter.com/OxsbK759Ei

— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) June 14, 2017

UPDATE:

I'm told Rep. Jeff Duncan plans to give a statement to police regarding a conversation he had with the shooter before leaving practice early

— Rebecca Buck (@RebeccaBuck) June 14, 2017

Rand Paul said after 1st shot there was a rapid succession of shots… saw Scalise shot but moving. “trying to drag himself through the dirt"

— Sam Stein (@samstein) June 14, 2017

Rep. Mo Brooks: “I see a rifle… I hear another blam… at the same time I hear Steve Scalise scream … He was shot” https://t.co/JIbl6t3yTr

— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) June 14, 2017

Steve Scalise carried away on a stretcher pic.twitter.com/bWxgL6utFq

— zerohedge (@zerohedge) June 14, 2017

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise has been shot & medevaced; shooting took place at practice for a bipartisan Congressional baseball game pic.twitter.com/2XYGIGnqJB

— CBS News (@CBSNews) June 14, 2017

Rep. Mo Brooks, who was at the game, said the shooter appeared to be a middle-aged white male.

— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) June 14, 2017

Rep. Mo Brooks says there were "10, 20, 30 shots fired."

— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) June 14, 2017

UPDATE:

https://twitter.com/KStreetHipster/status/874964600864813056

I play flag football with my church at that field. It's a very quiet and upscale neighborhood. Usually pretty busy around there.

— Stephen Gutowski (@StephenGutowski) June 14, 2017

Rep. DeSantis who at baseball practice recalls: “A guy…walked up to us that was asking whether it was Republicans or Democrats out there.” pic.twitter.com/GwozCPRdve

— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 14, 2017

Had Capitol Hill police not been there "It probably would have been a massacre" – Rand Paul

— Chris Jansing (@ChrisJansing) June 14, 2017

Rand Paul on Morning Joe: "Everybody would've died except for the fact that Capitol Hill police were there."

— Heather Caygle (@heatherscope) June 14, 2017

Rep. Brooks says Scalise dragged himself from 2nd base to outfield to escape shooter, leaving a trail of blood. https://t.co/AUnGTTIStG

— NBC New York (@NBCNewYork) June 14, 2017

UPDATE:

Sen. Rand Paul was in batting cage- says on @MSNBC he saw Scalise shot, but moving and trying to drag himself into outfield. 50-60 shots.

— Ali Vitali (@alivitali) June 14, 2017

My staff and I are safe. We are extending all of our thoughts & prayers to everyone involved in this morning's attack

— Rep. Bruce Poliquin (@RepPoliquin) June 14, 2017

“It sure as heck wasn’t an accident,” Brooks on the shooting at GOP baseball practice.

— Melissa Quinn (@MelissaQuinn97) June 14, 2017

UPDATE: Suspect is in custody and not a threat. PIO will be onscene shortly to share updates.

— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) June 14, 2017

UPDATE:

Per several Rs who saw him this AM, Speaker Ryan was in gym when he was informed. Said he immediately stopped, headed out to handle.

— Robert Costa (@costareports) June 14, 2017

The man was wearing running clothes, asked Duncan: "Are those Republicans or Democrats out there practicing?" Per source familiar.

— Rebecca Buck (@RebeccaBuck) June 14, 2017

The suspect is in custody and is one of the people wounded at shooting in Alexandria, Va., CBS News confirms https://t.co/20D5gRCxch pic.twitter.com/YVA9JI52mp

— CBS News (@CBSNews) June 14, 2017

.@RepMoBrooks on CNN "it seemed like forever that we had no help" as "people were screaming into their phones that we were under attack"

— Ali Donaldson (@AliCDonaldson) June 14, 2017

UPDATE: 

#BREAKING USCP here with long guns at Congressional bEsbakl game practice where shooting happened

— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) June 14, 2017

JUST IN: House Majority Whip Scalise and two Capitol Hill police officers who were shot appear to be in stable condition: MSNBC

— Reuters (@Reuters) June 14, 2017

For uninitiated: Repubs were gathered to practice for Thursday's annual "Congressional Baseball Game." Rs & Ds play each other for charity

— David M. Drucker (@DavidMDrucker) June 14, 2017

Rep. Mike Bishop, R-Mich., said Scalise was standing on second base when he was shot. https://t.co/QZO2XBTosl

— The Associated Press (@AP) June 14, 2017

#BREAKING Shooting started around 7:15 am et. Gunman approached dugout with rifle. Went on for ten minutes

— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) June 14, 2017

UPDATE:

President Trump issues a statement regarding the shooting.

#BREAKING: Trump responds to shooting at GOP baseball practice: "We are deeply saddened by this tragedy" https://t.co/o2IJbU46EA pic.twitter.com/lgqQeUyGbE

— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) June 14, 2017