Only Republicans were at this practice; Democrats practiced earlier in the morning. Capitol police officer David Bailey was also wounded in the attack, as well as congressional staffer Zack Barth and lobbyist Matt Mika.
Scalise suffered a gunshot to the hip and underwent surgery.
"Had Steve Scalise missed practice today, there would have been no security detail there", Rep. Coffman said. "I hear Steve Scalise over near second base scream". The department is investigating the shooting, which went on for about 10 minutes and is said to have been a "deliberate attack".
The White House has announced that a scheduled public appearance by Donald Trump on Wednesday will be cancelled as a result of the shooting.
Police confirmed the shooter was in custody.
Congressman Mo Brooks of Alabama said he was working out with about 20-25 other members of Congress when he heard shots.
The officers were part of the team that protects high-ranking members of Congress. Scalise is third in line in the leadership of the House.
"I was looking right at him", he told Detroit radio station WWJ. "He was a sitting duck".
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"We were doing batting practice", Sen. "He had a lot of ammo".
According to a statement from the hospital, Scalise remains in critical condition after suffering injuries to his internal organs and severe bleeding. The agency says the victims are being transported to the hospital.
"There must have been 50 to 100 shots fired", he told CNN.
Wenstrup praised Capitol police for taking out the gunman and the emergency responders who showed up at the scene quickly.
"There were several security officers that risked their lives", Barton said, his voice cracking with emotion.
Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-OH), a physician, tells CBS Reporter Steven Portnoy, he treated Scalise at the scene... that Scalise was "conscious and okay". "It's not a secret that we are practising". "If they had not been here it would have been far worse". At this point of the investigation there are no links to terrorism, officials said.
US President Donald Trump, a Republican, said he and Vice President Mike Pence were aware of the shooting and are monitoring developments closely. "We're exploring all angles", said Slater. "He is grateful for the courageous actions of US Capitol Police, first responders and colleagues", the statement said.
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