Good morning, everyone on this busy thursday. Unity on capitol hill after that shocking attack on members of congress leaving them running for their lives. Republican lawmakers Steve Scalise was among several people shot. He remains in Critical Condition this morning as hes facing more surgeries. He did get a visit last night from President Trump and the first lady and the president called him a real fighter. Investigators are still gathering information on the gunman who died in a shootout with police. They say he had repeatedly slammed the president and other republicans on social media. Abcs Stephanie Ramos is live at the practice field in alexandria where it all happened. Stephanie, good morning. Reporter diane, kendis, good morning. The crime scene tape is still up here at the baseball field where those lawmakers were getting ready for batting practice yesterday morning. But were shot at instead. A blaze of gunshots fired at republican congressmen at a baseball diamond eight miles
Ring, for real, for lil. Good day, it is wednesday, june the 14, we showed you few moment ago, heres whats left of the vehicle. Not a good start to the morning for this guy here. For the stadium area and this morning, everyone headed into the navy yard. Only the far left lane open, quick work by philly firefighters. And this thing was fully engulfed by the time that they arrived. To the onramp, in this case, was 95 down at enterprize avenue by the airport to come northbound, in order to extinguish the flames. Between broad street and the stadium area, also, dealing with some sun glare, there, this morning. But, no report of any injuries. So thats at least the good news. As far as the rest of the major roadways, starting to see little bit of sun glare, as we kick off our thursday morning warminster, media elwin line with delays. But sue on a scale of one to ten, i think, what, your hair looks wonderful today. Well, sometimes you just want to look snipsnip change, yes. It will be cooler
Whip Steve Scalises condition. He was shot and wounded along with four others during a Republican Team practice for the 2017 congressional baseball game. This is 15 minutes. Good afternoon. My name is brett, and im whip scalises chief of staff. I have a brief statement from Jennifer Scalise regarding wednesdays attack. On behalf of steve and our children, i want to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts, the incredible amount of prayers and warm wishes we have received since wednesdays events. Were especially appreciative of the strong outpouring of love and support from our neighbors, friends, from across louisiana and across the country. As well as president trump, Vice President pence, and all of steves colleagues who have reached out during this challenging time. Most importantly, were forever grateful for the heroism of special agents crystal griner and david bailey who saved the lives of everyone at the baseball field that morning, including steves. Crystal and david have b
Whip Steve Scalises condition. He was shot and wounded along with four others during a Republican Team practice for the 2017 congressional baseball game. This is 15 minutes. Good afternoon. My name is brett, and im whip scalises chief of staff. I have a brief statement from Jennifer Scalise regarding wednesdays attack. On behalf of steve and our children, i want to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts, the incredible amount of prayers and warm wishes we have received since wednesdays events. Were especially appreciative of the strong outpouring of love and support from our neighbors, friends, from across louisiana and across the country. As well as president trump, Vice President pence, and all of steves colleagues who have reached out during this challenging time. Most importantly, were forever grateful for the heroism of special agents crystal griner and david bailey who saved the lives of everyone at the baseball field that morning, including steves. Crystal and david have b
Staff and then head of medstars Trauma Center. This is 15 minutes. Good afternoon. My name is brett, and im whip scalises chief of staff. I have a brief statement from Jennifer Scalise regarding wednesdays attack. On behalf of steve and our children, i want to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts, the incredible amount of prayers and warm wishes we have received since wednesdays events. Were especially appreciative of the strong outpouring of love and support from our neighbors, friends, from across louisiana and across the country. As well as president trump, Vice President pence, and all of steves colleagues who have reached out during this challenging time. Most importantly, were forever grateful for the heroism of special agents crystal griner and david bailey who saved the lives of everyone at the baseball field that morning, including steves. Crystal and david have been family to us for years and we ask you continue to pray for their full recovery. Id also like to persona