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Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick and his staff were not in attendance Wednesday morning when a gunman opened fire during a Republican practice for the upcoming congressional baseball game.
A spokesman for the Middletown-based congressman confirmed the Fitzpatrick and no members of his staff were at the practice in Alexandria, Virginia.
According to CNN, Rep. Steve Scalise, a congressional staff and two U.S. Capitol Police officers were shot when a gunman opened fire at a public park. The exact motive for the shooting and details of the attacker were not immediately clear.
Absolutely terrible news from this morning’s @thehillbaseball practice. Join me in sending thoughts & prayers to all those involved
— Brian Fitzpatrick (@RepBrianFitz) June 14, 2017
As always, grateful for the service of @CapitolPolice
— Brian Fitzpatrick (@RepBrianFitz) June 14, 2017
Wednesday’s shooting marks the second time in six years that a congress person has been shot. Then-Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords suffered near-fatal wounds during a public meeting with constituents outside an Arizona grocery store in 2011.
