BREAKING! Congressman Steve Scalise, Aides shot at baseball practice

[txradioguy]

Just breaking on my Fox News app on my phone.  They were at a baseball practice this morning at 0730 in Alexandria.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/06/14/virginia-gop-baseball-practice-shooting-multiple-people-shot.html

[Silver Pines]

My God, people are going insane...

[Cripplecreek]

He said a staffer used a belt as a tourniquet to stop Scalise's bleeding.

That indicates an arm or leg wound.

[Gefn]

I was just about to post this, got the same alert on my iphone.

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise was shot in the hip and at least one other aide was also hit in the chest by a gunman with a rifle who opened fire at a baseball practice in Virginia Wednesday morning, Fox News confirmed.

Police tweeted they "believed" the gunman was in custody. Sen. Mike Lee told Fox News, however, the gunman was dead. He said a staffer used a belt as a tourniquet to stop Scalise's bleeding.

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The shots were reported on East Monroe Street in Del Ray, Alexandria police said on Twitter at 7:30 a.m. The location was near a YMCA.

This is a developing story; check back for updates. Fox News' Chad Pergram contributed to this report.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/06/14/virginia-gop-baseball-practice-shooting-multiple-people-shot.html

[libertybele]

BREAKING NEWS:

HOUSE MAJORITY WHIP STEVE SCALISE, AIDES SHOT AT BASEBALL PRACTICE IN VIRGINIA, FOX NEWS CONFIRMS

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise was shot in the hip and at least one other aide was also hit in the chest by a gunman with a rifle who opened fire at a baseball practice in Virginia Wednesday morning, Fox News confirmed.

Police tweeted they "believed" the gunman was in custody. Sen. Mike Lee told Fox News, however, the gunman was dead. He said a staffer used a belt as a tourniquet to stop Scalise's bleeding.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/06/14/virginia-gop-baseball-practice-shooting-multiple-people-shot.html

[EC]

Police tweeted they were "investigating multiple shooting 400 block E Monroe St. Suspect believed in custody."

An apparent eyewitness said on Twitter that gunfire rang out at the YMCA baseball fields, by the Eugene Simpson Stadium Park.

The witness, @ben_childers, said it happened at a congressional baseball team practice session.

Local media report there is a major police presence after the attack.

Senator Mike Lee, a Utah Republican, texted Fox News to say that Mr Scalise had been shot in the hip and would survive.

He said someone had used a belt as a tourniquet on him.

Mr Lee said the shooter had used a long gun and was dead.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-40275055

[mountaineer]

Scalise


This is insanity.

[EC]

Can't even blame the moon.

[mystery-ak]

Rand Paul saying he heard at least 50 shots....wow

gunshots lasted 10 minutes

[Oceander]

Rand Paul saying he heard at least 50 shots....wow

I saw somewhere that said 50 to 100 shots. 

[Cripplecreek]

I saw somewhere that said 50 to 100 shots.

Fortunately it appears that the gunman was a really bad shot.

[Wingnut]

Do they have a regular pick-up games on early mornings?  Sounds like the nutjob had been planning this for a while.

[Oceander]

May be politically motivated:

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.

[rangerrebew]

Key House Republican Steve Scalise, aides shot in Virginia
 
FOX News
 
17 mins ago
 
 

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.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/key-house-republican-steve-scalise-aides-shot-in-virginia/ar-BBCFakV?OCID=ansmsnnews11

[Silver Pines]

I saw somewhere that said 50 to 100 shots.

Same.

Rand Paul says Scalise's presence likely saved them all, since his leadership position necessitated the presence of Capitol police. 

[mystery-ak]

Fortunately it appears that the gunman was a really bad shot.

Thank God for that...

[Mod2]

Three threads merged.

[Gefn]

Fox is reporting Rep Roger Williams was also shot.

I just got a text alert.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/06/14/virginia-gop-baseball-practice-shooting-multiple-people-shot.html

The story has been updated

[Sanguine]

Heard a couple of congressmen interviewed.  They had left a few minutes early, and on their way out were asked by an average looking middle aged white guy if those were Republicans or Democrats.

[Silver Pines]

Do they have a regular pick-up games on early mornings?  Sounds like the nutjob had been planning this for a while.

@Wingnut

Looks like it was practice for a game to benefit disadvantaged kids.  Geez...

[libertybele]

This is an event that has been ongoing for decades and it appears to be played in a public park rather than a stadium?  It would seem with all the tension it should have been moved to a stadium with security at the entrances and exits. The article states that he has a security detail.  If they were there they did a really crappy job.  I am very thankful no more were hurt. 

So ... it seems that the attack on conservatives is well underway.  Liberals couldn't win at the polls, so they continue to attack in the streets, only this time with rifle power.  Lord help us.

[mystery-ak]

This is an event that has been ongoing for decades and it appears to be played in a public park rather than a stadium?  It would seem with all the tension it should have been moved to a stadium with security at the entrances and exits. The article states that he has a security detail.  If they were there they did a really crappy job.  I am very thankful no more were hurt. 

So ... it seems that the attack on conservatives is well underway.  Liberals couldn't win at the polls, so they continue to attack in the streets, only this time with rifle power.  Lord help us.

This is the tone the Dems have created with the constant references to assassination...I blame them!

[Gefn]

This is an event that has been ongoing for decades and it appears to be played in a public park rather than a stadium?  It would seem with all the tension it should have been moved to a stadium with security at the entrances and exits. The article states that he has a security detail.  If they were there they did a really crappy job.  I am very thankful no more were hurt. 

So ... it seems that the attack on conservatives is well underway.  Liberals couldn't win at the polls, so they continue to attack in the streets, only this time with rifle power.  Lord help us.

I think and I pray I'm wrong, but we may be in the beginnings of a second Civil War.

[Ghost Bear]

This is an event that has been ongoing for decades and it appears to be played in a public park rather than a stadium?  It would seem with all the tension it should have been moved to a stadium with security at the entrances and exits. The article states that he has a security detail.  If they were there they did a really crappy job.  I am very thankful no more were hurt. 

So ... it seems that the attack on conservatives is well underway.  Liberals couldn't win at the polls, so they continue to attack in the streets, only this time with rifle power.  Lord help us.

And the question in my mind is... how much longer will it be before someone decides to shoot back?  Please note that I'm not advocating that. I just believe that as things escalate, it will probably start happening. 

[mystery-ak]

 
Donald J. Trump‏Verified account @realDonaldTrump 20m20 minutes ago

Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana, a true friend and patriot, was badly injured but will fully recover. Our thoughts and prayers are with him.