By — Erica R. Hendry Erica R. Hendry Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/gunman-dies-injuries-attack-congressional-baseball-practice Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Gunman dies of injuries after attack on congressional baseball practice Politics Jun 14, 2017 11:57 AM EDT The gunman who attacked a Wednesday morning congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia, has died from his injuries. President Donald Trump said in a statement from the White House that House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, who was shot in the attack, was recovering from his injuries at a nearby hospital, along with two Capitol Police officers. At least two others were wounded in what Trump described as a “brutal assault.” WATCH: Trump addresses shooting at congressional baseball practice Trump said the FBI was continuing to investigate the case. Police outside the crime scene, at a local YMCA just south of Washington, D.C., said the situation was stable. “We can all agree that we are blessed to be Americans … that our children deserve to grow up in a nation of safety and peace, and that we are strongest when we are unified and when we work together for the common good,” he said. READ MORE: House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and others shot at congressional baseball practice A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Erica R. Hendry Erica R. Hendry Erica R. Hendry is the managing editor for digital at PBS NewsHour. @ericarhendry
The gunman who attacked a Wednesday morning congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia, has died from his injuries. President Donald Trump said in a statement from the White House that House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, who was shot in the attack, was recovering from his injuries at a nearby hospital, along with two Capitol Police officers. At least two others were wounded in what Trump described as a “brutal assault.” WATCH: Trump addresses shooting at congressional baseball practice Trump said the FBI was continuing to investigate the case. Police outside the crime scene, at a local YMCA just south of Washington, D.C., said the situation was stable. “We can all agree that we are blessed to be Americans … that our children deserve to grow up in a nation of safety and peace, and that we are strongest when we are unified and when we work together for the common good,” he said. READ MORE: House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and others shot at congressional baseball practice A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now