Prayers, Thoughts From MN Lawmakers After Shootings
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO/AP) -- Minnesota lawmakers offered thoughts and prayers after House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana was shot Wednesday at a congressional baseball practice.
Several other people also were reportedly hit, including two law enforcement officers. The shootings happened at a practice for the Republican team in Alexandria, Virginia.
A spokesperson for Rep. Tom Emmer said that he was not at the practice.
"We are watching this unfold and keeping our eyes on the details. The Congressman and everyone in our office are sending our prayers to Whip Scalise and the other victims of this awful incident," Becky Alery said.
Rep. Jason Lewis tweeted that he was praying for Scalise.
Praying this morning for @SteveScalise and the other victims of this mornings horrible and senseless shooting
— Jason Lewis (@LewisForMN) June 14, 2017
The third Republican U.S. representative from Minnesota, Erik Paulsen, also tweeted support for his friend and roommate.
My heart goes out to my friend and roommate @SteveScalise, as well as staffers and @CapitolPolice involved in this morning's shooting
— Erik Paulsen (@ErikPaulsen) June 14, 2017
Republican Rep. Tom Emmer also tweeted that he was praying for Scalise and everyone involved. He also thanked Capitol Police for their work.
Sending sincere prayers to my friend @SteveScalise & all those injured in this morning's senseless shooting.
— Tom Emmer (@RepTomEmmer) June 14, 2017
.@CapitolPolice work tirelessly to ensure our safety. We are thankful for their bravery & praying for the officers injured this morning.
— Tom Emmer (@RepTomEmmer) June 14, 2017
A number of Democratic lawmakers from Minnesota also offered words of support following the incident, including Rep. Collin Peterson, who issued a statement saying, "My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families of the shooting at baseball practice this morning. This was a horrific act and I commend Capitol Police for their bravery and efforts which likely saved many lives. I joined my colleagues today on the House Floor as a sign that we are Americans first."
Others took to social media:
Prayers for Rep. Scalise, aides, law enforcement, and all those who were hurt. No words to describe how terrible this is.
— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) June 14, 2017
Horrified by shooting in Alexandria. My thoughts are with @SteveScalise, my colleagues, staff members, and police who were attacked this AM.
— U.S. Senator Al Franken (@SenFranken) June 14, 2017
Please send your prayers & well wishes to our GOP colleagues, staff & Capitol Police who were shot this AM in a vicious, cowardly attack
— Fmr. US Rep. Rick Nolan (@USRepRickNolan) June 14, 2017
Prayer & support for Rep. Steve Scalise, who was shot while practicing baseball this morning with several Congressional personnel
— Keith Ellison (@keithellison) June 14, 2017
Horrible news. I'm praying for the victims, their families, and for everyone else to stay safe. https://t.co/yusTf4juXa
— Rep. Betty McCollum (@BettyMcCollum04) June 14, 2017
My prayers go out to the victims of the congressional baseball practice shooting. Thank you to Capitol Police for your heroism and service.
— Fmr. Rep. Tim Walz (@RepTimWalz) June 14, 2017