By — Alan Fram, Associated Press Alan Fram, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/wounded-congressman-intensive-care-remains-serious-condition Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Wounded congressman out of intensive care, remains in serious condition Politics Jul 12, 2017 12:16 PM EDT WASHINGTON — House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, grievously wounded in a shooting at a baseball practice nearly a month ago, has been moved out of the intensive care unit of a Washington hospital but remains in serious condition. The Louisiana congressman and third-ranking House Republican underwent surgery last week at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and is being treated for infection, according to an official familiar with his condition. The official spoke on condition of anonymity to freely discuss Scalise’s condition. Scalise and four other people were injured June 14 when a gunman opened fire on a practice in nearby Alexandria, Virginia. U.S. Capitol Police and other officers returned fire and killed the gunman. The 51-year-old congressman was struck in the hip and the bullet tore into blood vessels, bones and internal organs. WATCH: Attack on congressman provokes somber reflection in Washington We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Alan Fram, Associated Press Alan Fram, Associated Press
WASHINGTON — House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, grievously wounded in a shooting at a baseball practice nearly a month ago, has been moved out of the intensive care unit of a Washington hospital but remains in serious condition. The Louisiana congressman and third-ranking House Republican underwent surgery last week at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and is being treated for infection, according to an official familiar with his condition. The official spoke on condition of anonymity to freely discuss Scalise’s condition. Scalise and four other people were injured June 14 when a gunman opened fire on a practice in nearby Alexandria, Virginia. U.S. Capitol Police and other officers returned fire and killed the gunman. The 51-year-old congressman was struck in the hip and the bullet tore into blood vessels, bones and internal organs. WATCH: Attack on congressman provokes somber reflection in Washington We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now