March 22, 2023 21:09 (IST)
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Virgina : US Congressman shot at baseball practice
California, June 14 (IBNS): A senior US congressman was shot by unknown men at Virgina in the USA, media reports said.
The incident occurred during baseball practice.
Rep. Steve Scalise was shot Wednesday morning in Alexandria, Virginia, a House colleague told CNN
Scalise, a member of the House Republican leadership as the majority whip, appeared to have been shot in the hip and it appeared two Capitol Hill police agents were shot, according to Rep. Mo Brooks, who told CNN he was on deck when the shooting occurred
Alexandria police tweeted: "Suspect is in custody and not a threat. PIO will be onscene shortly to share updates."
Image: Rep. Steve Scalise Twitter page
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