US politician shot at baseball practice in critical condition after surgery

He died after a shootout with police.

Brooks said the Scalise "crawled into the outfield, leaving a trail of blood".

The suspect was later identified as James T. Hodgkinson, 66, from Belleville, Illinois.

He says that "violence of any kind is unacceptable in our society and I condemn this action in the strongest possible terms".

The Capitol Police officers who were injured are "in good condition and have not suffered any life-threatening injuries at this point", Capitol Police Chief Matthew Verderosa said at a news conference.

DeSantis said he did not know whether the man was the shooter.

"Their sacrifice makes democracy possible".

The newest update out of ABC News is that MedStar Washington Hospital tweeted that the GOP House leader, who was reportedly shot in the hip and rushed to the hospital, is now in "critical condition". The popular and gregarious lawmaker is known for his love of baseball and handed out commemorative bats when he secured the No. 3 job of House whip several years ago.

Texas congressman Roger Williams said one of his aides, Zack Barth, was shot but was doing well and expected to recover fully.

After learning about the shooting at the Republican practice, the Democratic team of about 20 members huddled in the dugout waiting for police, not knowing if they would be targeted, too. He thanked him when he said it was the Republicans.

Representative Mike Bishop of MI told a Detroit radio station the gunman "had a rifle that was clearly meant for the job of taking people out, multiple casualties, and he had several rounds and magazines that he kept unloading and reloading". Jeff Flake of Arizona, who was at the practice.

The shocking event left the Capitol horrified and stunned. The House canceled proceedings for the day.

"An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us", the speaker said, which was met with a standing ovation. Our hearts are with the victims and families impacted by this shooting and we wish them a full and speedy recovery. Joe Donnelly of IN is on the Democratic baseball roster. This year's game, scheduled for Thursday, the supported charities are the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation and the Washington Literacy Center.

- Matt Mika, a lobbyist for Arkansas-based Tyson Foods Inc and former staffer for two former Republican representatives, was shot in the chest, according to witnesses.

Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.) told local reporter Nick Reisman that she received a threatening email after the shooting in Alexandria, Virginia. They shot the shooter.

"After the first shot, then there was a rapid succession of shots, five or 10 shots", said Paul, who was in a right field batting cage when shots first rang out. He said he heard at least 50 to 60 gunshots and then he finally heard Capitol Police responding.

"I could have easily been there", the Channahon Republican said during a teleconference Wednesday afternoon with media. Slater said he would only confirm that Hodgkinson had a rifle and a handgun. He first commended U.S. Capitol Police officers David Bailey and Crystal Griner for putting their lives on the line to protect the victims.

The unnamed second congressman sustained "minor injuries and was also transported by a medic unit", the Federal Bureau of Investigation said. A statement from Scalise's office released earlier Wednesday morning said Scalise was undergoing surgery.

After the gunfire stopped, Sen.

"Capitol police don't want us to talk about what our security is", Brown said.

"He was just very calm". Police were only there because Scalise, a member of House leadership, gets a security detail.

His timeline was headed by a cover photograph of Sanders, a USA senator from Vermont who campaigned unsuccessfully to be the Democratic Party's presidential candidate past year.