World Top US politician ‘shot’ after gunman storms Congressional baseball practice By Reporter June 14 2017, 1:05 pm June 14 2017, 1:05 pm Share Top US politician ‘shot’ after gunman storms Congressional baseball practice Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/world/1267420/top-us-politician-shot-gunman-storms-congressional-baseball-practice/ Copy Link A top US Republican politician and his aide are among several seriously injured following a shooting at a baseball practice, according to reports. Eyewitnesses have reported more than 50 shots being fired after a gunman stormed a Congressional baseball practice. GOP Majority Whip Steve Scalise is understood to have been involved in the incident. Police say they are investigating a “multiple shooting” in the Alexandria area of Washington DC and a suspect is currently in custody. Local media report there is a major police presence after the attack. White House press secretary Sean Spicer tweeted that President Donald Trump was being briefed. “Both @POTUS & @VP are aware of the developing situation in Virginia. Our thoughts and prayers are with all affected,” he said.
