Mayor De Blasio, Other Politicians React To Shooting Of Rep. Steve Scalise At Virginia Baseball Field
NEW YORK (CBNewYork/AP) -- The suspect who opened fire at members of Congress as they were practicing Wednesday morning for an annual baseball game in Alexandria, Virginia has died, President Donald Trump announced.
Five people were shot including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, who was hit in the hip, and two Capitol Hill police officers. Scalise, a Republican from Louisiana, was airlifted to a hospital and is in stable condition.
Reaction to the shooting poured in from across the political landscape:
Thank you to the first responders who rushed in to help protect those who were hurt in Alexandria, VA. My thoughts & prayers to everyone!
— Melania Trump 45 Archived (@FLOTUS45) June 14, 2017
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
On days like today, there are no Democrats or Republicans, only Americans united in our thoughts for the wounded. https://t.co/HcsiRCcFiP
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) June 14, 2017
My heart is with my former colleagues, their families & staff, and the US Capitol Police- public servants and heroes today and every day.
— Gabrielle Giffords (@GabbyGiffords) June 14, 2017
Violence of any kind is unacceptable in our society and I condemn this action in the strongest possible terms. pic.twitter.com/hyfmmpgXML
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) June 14, 2017
Sickened by the news in Alexandria this morning. My thoughts are with those affected, and grateful for the brave first responders.
— Archive: Governor Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) June 14, 2017
Our thoughts are with those injured during today's shooting in Virginia and our gratitude goes to area law enforcement for their response.
— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) June 14, 2017
This appears to be an outrageous, cowardly attack on one of our own. Donna & I are praying for @SteveScalise, his family & all injured.
— John Bel Edwards (@LouisianaGov) June 14, 2017