Rep. Steve Scalise In Critical Condition After Surgery

ABC News reports:

Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, the House majority whip, is in critical condition, hospital officials said this afternoon, after he and four others were shot by a gunman who opened fire on members of Congress practicing for a charity baseball game in Alexandria, Virginia, this morning.

Scalise, a lobbyist, a congressional staffer and two Capitol Police officers were injured. The suspect died from his injuries sustained in the shooting, President Donald Trump said in his remarks this morning.

Scalise’s office said he was shot in the hip and underwent surgery. “Prior to entering surgery, the Whip was in good spirits and spoke to his wife by phone,” his office said in a statement. “He is grateful for the brave actions of U.S. Capitol Police, first responders, and colleagues. We ask that you keep the Whip and others harmed in this incident in your thoughts and prayers.”

BREAKING: Hospital says Rep. Steve Scalise is in critical condition following surgery for gunshot.

— The Associated Press (@AP) June 14, 2017

Hospital now saying Rep. Scalise is in 'critical' condition following surgery — after aides said he was initially stable.

— David Catanese (@davecatanese) June 14, 2017