This is the cbs evening news with scott pelley. Reporting tonight from washington. Pelley congressman Steve Scalise of louisiana, the third nanking republican in the house, is in Critical Condition tonight after a shooting that has shaken this great capitol. But it has also left the capitol more unified than it has been in a very long time. gunfire the gunman opened fire this rrning on republican members of the house and senate on a ball field in alexandria, virginia, about five miles from capitol hill. They were practicing for tomorrow nights charity game to be played against a team of democrats. Tur people, including the 51 yearold congressman, were shot. Another, Capitol Police officer itystal griner, is in Good Condition tonight. Coo others suffered minor injuries. The gunman, a homeless man, angry with the republican party, was fatally shot by the police. We have extensive coverage from a team of correspondents, and first well go to chip reid in alexandria. Reporter just after 7 0
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