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 EST 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