As of 9:15 a.m. EST, this is what we know about the shooting that took place at the Republican team’s Congressional Baseball practice:
- Majority Whip Steve Scalise was shot in the hip. Rep. Brad Wenstrup used Scalise’s belt as a tourniquet to stop the bleeding.
- Rep. Roger Williams, the head of the baseball caucus, had a staffer who was shot.
- Capitol Police were in attendance because Scalise, a member of leadership, was in attendance. If he wasn’t there, USCP would not have been present.
- Speaker Ryan was spotted at the gym earlier this morning.
- According to Alexandria Police, the suspect is in custody.
Members who are on the Republican team and would have been at the practice include:
- Joe Barton TX-06
- Jack Bergman MI-1
- Mike Bishop MI-08
- Kevin Brady TX-08
- Mo Brooks AL-05
- Mike Conaway TX-11
- Ryan Costello PA-07
- Rodney Davis IL-13
- Ron Desantis FL-6
- Jeff Duncan SC-03
- Jeff Flake AZ
- Chuck Fleischmann TN-03
- Matt Gaetz FL-01
- Bill Johnson OH-06
- Trent Kelly MS-01
- Darren LaHood IL-18
- Doug LaMalfa CA-01
- Barry Loudermilk GA-11
- Roger Marshall KS-1
- Pat Meehan PA-07
- John Moolenaar MI-04
- Steve Palazzo MS-04
- Gary Palmer AL-06
- Rand Paul KY
- Erik Paulsen MN-03
- Steve Pearce NM-02
- Thomas Rooney FL-17
- Dennis Ross FL-15
- Steve Scalise LA-01
- John Shimkus IL-15
- Mark Walker NC-06
- Brad Wenstrup OH-02
- Roger Williams TX-25
- Kevin Yoder KS-03
Speaker Ryan released a statement:
This morning the hearts of the whole House are with @SteveScalise, the brave Capitol police, staff, and all those who were in harm's way.
— Paul Ryan (@SpeakerRyan) June 14, 2017
Rep. Williams confirmed one of his staffers were shot:
Rep. Roger Williams (R-Tx) confirms in a statement that one of his aides was shot this morning and is in the hospital. pic.twitter.com/OSairrtHuy
— Kassy Dillon (@KassyDillon) June 14, 2017
UPDATE:
Five people have been transported to a local hospital. A few are in critical condition.
APD Chief Michael Brown updated media. 5 transported to local hospitals, including suspect. We will not ID victims or suspect right now. pic.twitter.com/pPYlqEjACM
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) June 14, 2017
#BREAKING NEWS: GW Hospital confirms they have "two people in critical condition" connected to the Alexandria shooting incident. pic.twitter.com/mTSwiek3ow
— ABC 7 News – WJLA (@ABC7News) June 14, 2017
UPDATE:
Scalise is one of the five people who are rumored to be shot.
Rundown of who was shot. From Capitol security source. Scalise. 1 USCP officer shot in foot. USCP officer hit w/fragments. 1 aide. Gunman
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) June 14, 2017
UPDATE:
Scalise’s office issues a statement on his condition:
UPDATE:
https://twitter.com/lachlan/status/874995269192089600
.@NancyPelosi on this morning's “despicable and cowardly attack”: pic.twitter.com/081IkM9uYY
— Cameron Joseph (@cam_joseph) June 14, 2017
FBI will be taking over the investigation from Alexandria PD. Capitol Police now speaking.
— Kassy Dillon (@KassyDillon) June 14, 2017
UPDATE:
EYEWITNESS ACCOUNT: Owen Britton says "the gun" which he described as an "AK-47 type weapon" stood out to him most about the VA shooting. pic.twitter.com/FAjIyxbqvx
— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 14, 2017
FBI: "No, it's not an assassination attempt." #Alexandria pic.twitter.com/OtAcM4ULxS
— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 14, 2017
#BREAKING Flake was standing along the first base line when the gunman opened fire..Flake took cover in the dugout. #shooting
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) June 14, 2017
UPDATE:
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
He is receiving medical attention but is doing well and is expected to make a full recovery.
— Rep. Roger Williams (@RepRWilliams) June 14, 2017
We ask that you please respect the privacy of him and his family during this difficult time.
— Rep. Roger Williams (@RepRWilliams) June 14, 2017
UPDATE (3:20pm EST):
Majority Whip Scalise is in critical condition following surgery.
UPDATE: House Majority Whip Steve Scalise is in critical condition according to the hospital https://t.co/hnHohbMred
— New York Post (@nypost) June 14, 2017
UPDATE (5:15pm EST):
BREAKING:There will be a Prayer Service for Representative Steve Scalise at 7 pm tonight at St. Catherine of Siena on Metairie Road. pic.twitter.com/aT7irp2Gf3
— KatieSteiner (@KatieSteinertv) June 14, 2017