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Breaking News: US Congressman Shot
A US Congressman was shot Wednesday morning while practicing at a baseball field.
Based on information from the FOX News Radio top of the hour update, House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, a Republican from Louisiana suffered a gunshot wound to his hip. The incident reportedly happened in Alexandria, Virginia at around 7:15 local time Wednesday morning, reports said.
The FOX report indicated Scalise had been at a baseball field practicing for an upcoming charity game. FOX reported the gunman arrived at the field with a rifle and began shooting.
Other media outlets are reporting congressional aides were wounded in incident as well, along with members of the capital police department.
This story was posted in the moments after the news of the shooting broke. Click here for the latest developments.
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