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Attack on congressman provokes somber reflection in D.C.

A gunman opened fire during a morning practice for the Congressional Baseball Game.

06/14/2017

PBS News Hour

Attack on congressman provokes somber reflection in D.C.

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A gunman opened fire during a morning practice for the Congressional Baseball Game.

A gunman opened fire Wednesday in Alexandria, Va., during a morning practice for the Congressional Baseball Game. The gunman, who died from his injuries sustained during the attack, shot Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise, the House majority whip, and four others. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff for an update on the reaction from Capitol Hill.

06/14/2017

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