Lawmakers react with shock and horror to shooting at congressional baseball practice
"You never expect a baseball field in America to feel like being back in a combat zone in Iraq, but this morning it did."
Politicians on both sides of the aisle expressed shock and horror after the shooting Wednesday morning at a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Va., injured several people, including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana.
Republicans and Democrats alike reacted to the shooting on Twitter, expressing their thoughts for the victims and gratitude for law enforcement officers who quickly arrived at the scene.
We’re concerned for all those injured in #Alexandria. We’ll keep them in our prayers & continue to send them every wish for quick a recovery pic.twitter.com/9lWTIedFvR
— Leader McConnell (@LeaderMcConnell) June 14, 2017
This morning the hearts of the whole House are with @SteveScalise, the brave Capitol police, staff, and all those who were in harm’s way.
— Paul Ryan (@SpeakerRyan) June 14, 2017
Saddened by news of the shooting in VA this am. Thoughts & prayers for Rep @SteveScalise & others injured & hope for a speedy recovery.
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) June 14, 2017
Always so grateful for the US Capitol Police officers. Their bravery saved lives in VA this morning. Thank you.
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) June 14, 2017
The men and women of the Capitol Police risk their lives every day to protect members of Congress, staff, and visitors to the Capitol.
— Senator Chris Coons (@ChrisCoons) June 14, 2017
On days like today, there are no Democrats or Republicans, only Americans united in our thoughts for the wounded. https://t.co/HcsiRCcFiP
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) June 14, 2017
Republicans lawmakers who were at the practice at the time of the shooting expressed gratitude for the officers’ bravery.
My statement on the shooting this AM in Alexandria. pic.twitter.com/jrZxdqTchD
— Rand Paul (@RandPaul) June 14, 2017
Praying for those injured at this morning’s practice. I’m especially thankful to the US Capitol Police who risked their lived to protect us.
— Mo Brooks (@RepMoBrooks) June 14, 2017
You never expect a baseball field in America to feel like being back in a combat zone in Iraq, but this morning it did.
— Rep. Brad Wenstrup (@RepBradWenstrup) June 14, 2017
Capitol police and emergency responders reacted swiftly and courageously – we are grateful for their presence.
— Rep. Brad Wenstrup (@RepBradWenstrup) June 14, 2017
Gabrielle Giffords, the former Arizona congresswoman who was shot in the head at a meeting with constituents outside a grocery store in 2011, said her heart was with her former colleagues and the officers who were injured.
My heart is with my former colleagues, their families & staff, and the US Capitol Police- public servants and heroes today and every day.
— Gabrielle Giffords (@GabbyGiffords) June 14, 2017
Members of the Massachusetts delegation showed support for their colleagues, too. “You have the strength of the nation w/ you right now,” US Sen. Ed Markey said.
To @SteveScalise, the other shooting victims and their families: I am praying for you. You have the strength of our nation w/ you right now. https://t.co/baCsmCJXbU
— Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) June 14, 2017
My thoughts are with @SteveScalise, all those injured, and the brave Capitol Police who protect us every day.
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) June 14, 2017
https://twitter.com/RepMikeCapuano/status/874975361200779265
Thinking of @SteveScalise and my other colleagues practicing for the big game tomorrow night. We must act to put an end to this violence.
— Seth Moulton (@sethmoulton) June 14, 2017
Praying for @SteveScalise, staff, Capitol Police and other victims of this horrific attack.
— Joe Kennedy III (@joekennedy) June 14, 2017
I’m horrified by the shooting at Congressional baseball practice. Praying for the safety of my colleagues, their staff and Capitol Police.
— Katherine Clark (@WhipKClark) June 14, 2017
Thankful to the @CapitolPolice & other law enforcement officers who help keep us safe. Speedy recovery for @SteveScalise staffers & police.
— Rep. Richard Neal (@RepRichardNeal) June 14, 2017
https://twitter.com/RepMikeCapuano/status/874975361200779265
Glad to hear @SteveScalise is in stable condition and getting care he needs. We are all praying for his speedy recovery. https://t.co/KOeMe7erXv
— Rep. Jim McGovern (@RepMcGovern) June 14, 2017
https://twitter.com/nikiinthehouse/status/875008417861173249
US Sen. Bernie Sanders called for action to “put an end to this violence.”
Our prayers go out for a full recovery of Rep. Scalise, the congressional aides and police who were injured. We’ve got to stop the violence.
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) June 14, 2017
Five people were taken to area hospitals, including the suspect, according to Alexandria police.
