Hodgkinson was 66 years old, according to multiple sources online.
"I'm sure it made a significant difference", said Tim Slater, the FBI agent overseeing the investigation. Hodgkinson, who owns a home inspection business, has a minor criminal record and was known around town for his liberal leanings, according to hometown newspaper, the Belleville News-Democrat.
The Alexandria Police Department confirmed that the suspect has been taken into custody.
He hopes and prays for the victims to make a complete recovery and thanks Capitol Police for their action. "He is grateful for the fearless actions of U.S. Capitol Police, first responders, and colleagues", according to a statement issued by the office of the Majority Whip.
A law enforcement official says the shooting is being investigated as a criminal act rather than an act of terrorism.
Sen. Bernie Sanders said Hodgkinson "apparently" volunteered on Sanders' 2016 presidential campaign.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has two dozen personnel on scene to conduct traces on two firearms, one rifle and one handgun.
I ask that each of you join me in praying for my good friend, Steve Scalise, and the staff and Capitol Police who were injured. It looks like that's exactly what happened today.
"Authorities continue to investigate the crime and the assailant has now died from his injures", Trump said as Rep. Steve Scalise, who was shot on second base, was still in surgery.
After his victory, Scalise told reporters that his goal would be to pull Republican leadership "as far to the right" as possible.
Brad Wenstrup, a Republican congressman from Cincinnati, Ohio, who tended to Scalise's wounds on the baseball field on Wednesday, also opposes gun control.
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Trump said in a tweet that Scalise "was badly injured but will fully recover", adding, "Our thoughts and prayers are with him".
He and another congressman used Brooks' belt as a tourniquet to slow the bleeding of a wounded aide, Brooks told CNN.
Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., told CNN he saw one of Scalise's security detail return fire on the gunman "for what felt like 10 minutes", even though that officer was wounded in the leg. Gibson was part of the protective detail for Rep. Tom DeLay, R-Texas, who was majority whip at the time, the same post now held by Scalise.
"America is praying for you and for all victims of this awful shooting", Trump added. "Many have been shot, but a lot like me got bloody running for cover", he said.
The president said in a statement Wednesday that "the Vice President and I are aware of the shooting incident in Virginia and are monitoring developments closely".
Trump says, "We are deeply saddened by this tragedy". When the man was informed it was, he began shooting at members of Congress and staff. They expected to raise at least $600,000 for an area literacy center and Boys and Girls Club.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California said on Twitter that Thursday's game is still on.
The team was taking batting practice when gunshots rang out and chaos broke out.
"My prayers are with [Scalise] and all of the others who were injured this morning", he wrote.
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