A few minutes later, according to the report, law enforcement shot at a man authorities later identified as James Hodgkinson, 66, of Belleville, Ill.
After Wednesday's shooting, some lawmakers said they would look into having more security when they gather in large numbers. "Violence of any kind is unacceptable in our society and I condemn this action in the strongest possible terms".
Two Capitol Police officers were also wounded, though officials said their injuries are not considered life-threatening, while Congressman Roger Williams' office said a member of his staff was also shot and taken to the hospital.
"An attack on any public servant is an attack on all".
Scalise, a far-right conservative, is a member of Republican leadership. The popular and gregarious lawmaker is known for his love of baseball and handed out commemorative bats when he secured the job of House whip several years ago.
"Unfortunately no one could get to Scalise, because Representative Scalise had been shot, because there was a fence dividing us and it was sort of a killing field", said Sen. Two Capitol Police officers were also injured but were expected to recover.
"He asked me who was practicing this morning, Republicans or Democrats, and I said: 'That's the Republicans practicing, '" Duncan told reporters. The man thanked him.
"Bottom line is, this gunman came to kill", Jenkins said. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., screamed at one of them.
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All votes in the House of Representatives were cancelled for Wednesday.
House members said they would not stop meeting with constituents in Washington, D.C., or in their home districts.
"It shouldn't take an incident like this to bring us together", Doyle said.
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Gianni Pittella, leader of the socialist bloc in parliament , added: "It's a disaster for May. She also refused to unilaterally guarantee the rights of Community citizens in the UK.
"As you all know, shortly after 7 a.m. this morning, a gunman opened fire on members of Congress and their staffs as they were practicing for tomorrow's annual charity baseball game". Richmond played baseball in college and kicked off his congressional career with a one-hitter in 2011 and has been the game's dominant player pretty much since then.
The GOP lawmakers' team was taking batting practice when gunshots rang out and chaos erupted. When I say risking themselves, I mean, they're shooting 90-100 feet away.
Brooks said the Scalise "crawled into the outfield, leaving a trail of blood". Another staff member with a leg wound who was shot in the field made it to the dugout. and we. got a belt and put pressure on his wound.
Police initially tweeted that the suspect was among five people transported to the hospital, though Alexandria Police Chief Michael Brown later refused to confirm that. They shot the shooter.
In a show of bipartisanship, Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan said on the floor of the House: "An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us".
Lawmakers took cover in the dugout. "You've got to acknowledge that what you see when you drive across Louisiana is not what you see when you drive across St. Tammany", she said.
Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, choking up as he spoke, recounted a similar scene.
"There were people lying on the ground screaming, but he was targeting us", Loudermilk said.
The FBI is "exploring all angles" in the case, Special Agent in Charge Tim Slater said, responding to a question about whether the attack was an act of terrorism.
The hospital said Wednesday afternoon that Scalise was in critical condition.
After the gunfire stopped, Sen.
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