Baseballs are left behind by the dugout area at the Eugene Simpson Stadium Park where a shooting had happened June 14, 2017 in Alexandria, Virginia. (credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images)
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FBI and other law enforcement officials inspect the crime scene after a shooting during a practice of the Republican congressional baseball game at Eugene Simpson Statium Park June 14, 2017 in Alexandria, Virginia.
At least five people people including a top Republican congressman were wounded in a Washington suburb early Wednesday morning when a shooting erupted as they practiced for an annual baseball game between lawmakers. Senior congressman Steve Scalise was shot in the hip, according to fellow Republican lawmaker Mo Brooks who told CNN at least two law enforcement officers and one congressional staffer were also shot in the incident in Alexandria, Virginia.
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Members of law enforcement gather at the crime scene after a shooting in Alexandria, Virginia on June 14, 2017.
Several people including a top Republican congressman were wounded in a Washington suburb early Wednesday morning when a gunman opened fire as they practiced for an annual baseball game between lawmakers.Congressman Steve Scalise, the majority whip who rallies Republican votes in the House of Representatives and one of around two dozen lawmakers gathered at the baseball field in Alexandria, Virginia, was badly injured by a gunshot to the hip, but in stable condition according to his office.
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Member of the FBI inspect the crime scene after a shooting during a practice of the Republican congressional baseball at Eugene Simpson Statium Park June 14, 2017 in Alexandria, Virginia.
At least five people people including a top Republican congressman were wounded in a Washington suburb early Wednesday morning when a shooting erupted as they practiced for an annual baseball game between lawmakers. Senior congressman Steve Scalise was shot in the hip, according to fellow Republican lawmaker Mo Brooks who told CNN at least two law enforcement officers and one congressional staffer were also shot in the incident in Alexandria, Virginia.
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Multiple Injuries Reported From Shooting At Field Used For Congressional Baseball Practice
Unidentified Republican congressional members leave the Eugene Simpson Stadium Park where a shooting took place on June 14, 2017 in Alexandria, Virginia. U.S. House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) and multiple congressional aides were shot by a gunman during a Republican baseball practice. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Multiple Injuries Reported From Shooting At Field Used For Congressional Baseball Practice
ALEXANDRIA, VA - JUNE 14: U.S. Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX) is brought away by emergency medical service personnel Eugene Simpson Stadium Park where a shooting took place on June 14, 2017 in Alexandria, Virginia. U.S. House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) and multiple congressional aides were shot by a gunman during a Republican baseball practice. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Security Increased On Capitol Hill And Around D.C. After Shooting At Congressional Baseball Practice
U.S. Capitol Police stand guard in front of the U.S. Capitol Building. (credit: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
President Trump Delivers Statement On Congressional Baseball Practice Shooting
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 14: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers brief remarks in the Diplomatic Room following a shooting that injured a member of Congress and law enforcement officers at the White House June 14, 2017 in Washington, DC. Trump announced that the suspected gunman, 66-year-old James T. Hodgkinson of Belleville, Illinois, was killed in the attack. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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U.S. Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX) gets ready to speak on Capital Hill on June 14, 2017 in Washington, DC. Rep. Williams was injured when he jumped into the dugout to get away from gunfire during an early morning practice of the congressional baseball team. (credit: Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
Lawmakers On Capitol Hill React And Address The Shooting At Congressional Baseball Practice In Alexandria
Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX) (L) and Rep. Patrick Meehan (R-PA), speak to the media about todays shooting at the Congressional baseball practice, on June 14, 2017 in Washington, D.C. (credit: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Lawmakers On Capitol Hill React And Address The Shooting At Congressional Baseball Practice In Alexandria
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 14: House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) (L), and House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) walk to a congressional briefing about todays shooting at the Congressional baseball practice, on June 14, 2017 in Washington, DC. This morning House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) and others were shot by a gunman during Congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Lawmakers On Capitol Hill React And Address The Shooting At Congressional Baseball Practice In Alexandria
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 14: House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) walks to a congressional briefing about todays shooting at the Congressional baseball practice, on June 14, 2017 in Washington, DC. This morning House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) and others were shot by a gunman during Congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Lawmakers On Capitol Hill React And Address The Shooting At Congressional Baseball Practice In Alexandria
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 14: The Peace Monument at the U.S. Capitol is shown, on June 14, 2017 in Washington, DC. This morning House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) three others were shot by a gunman during Congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
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