Rauner and Other Illinois Elected Officials React To Virginia Shooting
CHICAGO (CBS) — Several Illinois elected officials took to social media to praise Alexandria and Capitol police and express sadness over the shooting of Congressman Steve Scalise and others today at a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia. James Hodgkinson, the suspected shooter, died at the scene during an exchange of gunfire.
Governor Rauner praised the quick police response. "Deeply saddened by this morning's events in VA, but grateful for the good work of Capitol Police."
Senator Dick Durbin also thanked the Capitol Police. "We owe a debt of gratitude to the @CapitolPolice who risk their lives each day."
Our hearts are with the victims of this tragic shooting. We owe a debt of gratitude to the @CapitolPolice who risk their lives each day.
— Senator Dick Durbin (@SenatorDurbin) June 14, 2017
Senator Tammy Duckworth condemned the attack as a "senseless act of violence."
My thoughts are with my colleagues in the House, Congressional staffers and Capitol Police who were attacked in a senseless act of violence
— Tammy Duckworth (@SenDuckworth) June 14, 2017
Rep. Jan Schakowsky expressed her horror. "I am shocked and horrified by the events that took place this morning."
Shocked and horrified by the events that took place this morning.
— Jan Schakowsky (@janschakowsky) June 14, 2017
Rep. Danny Davis sent his "thoughts and prayers" to all those impacted.
Thoughts and prayers for Rep. Scalise and all those impacted by the
— Rep. Danny K. Davis (@RepDannyDavis) June 14, 2017
shooting.
Rep. Randy Hultgren asked for prayers for those affected by the shooting. "Please join us."
We're praying together now in Capitol for colleagues, staff, Capitol Police, families & all affected by senseless shooting. Please join us.
— Rep. Randy Hultgren (@RepHultgren) June 14, 2017
Rep. Robin Kelly wished Steve Scalise a "speedy recovery."
Wishing Rep. @SteveScalise and those injured a speedy recovery.
— Robin Kelly (@RepRobinKelly) June 14, 2017
Rep. Daniel Lipinski extended his gratitude to all the "brave police officers who put their lives on the line to keep all of us safe."
Thank you Capitol Police. And thanks to all of our brave police officers who put their lives on the line to keep all of us safe.
— Former Rep. Daniel Lipinski (@RepLipinski) June 14, 2017
Rep. Adam Kinzinger extended thoughts and prayers. "My thoughts & prayers are with my friend."
My thoughts & prayers are with my friend @SteveScalise, our @CapitolPolice, and all who were harmed this morning in #Alexandria.
— Adam Kinzinger (@RepKinzinger) June 14, 2017
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