Steve scalise and a lobbyist are in Critical Condition. A house aide and Police Officer brutally shot at baseball field this morning in alexandria, virginia. Republican mo brooks was there at the practice session, he describes how it went down. I heard Steve Scalise screaming and i dont remember what he said. It was clear something bad happened, and at the same time, i hear the bangs, i look in that direction, i hear the scream, i see the rifle behind the third base dugout, probably ten or 15 feet past the third base dugout, on the left field side, obscuring the view of those of us who are batting. The big man continues to fire, Steve Scalise is on the ground and we dont know how bad hes hit. Liz at least 25 gop members of congress were at the field practicing for the annual democrat v. Republican Charity Baseball game thats going to happen tomorrow night. New cell phone video of the shooting just released. And we want to warn you, its disturbing. [ bleep ] is going on. Where is this g
The speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Almighty god, thank you for giving us another day. In your presence, dark nights of challenges are dispelled by the dawn of your love and you know our needs before we express them. Thank you for daily providing our lawmakers with guidance and strength. E pause to thank you for the courage and Sacrificial Service for our Capitol Police. Forgive us when we take their daily Courageous Service for granted. Forgive us, also, when we seem to forget that words matter and can become seeds that will bring a bitter harvest. Bring speedy healing to our brother Steve Scalise and all those injured in yesterdays shooting. Bring peace and solace to all those affected by yesterdays tragedy. Today, use the members of this peoples house as part of your peace, bringing unity from division, light from darkness, from m sadness and hope despair. Dear god, continue to bless america