Rep. Dave Reichert: I hope we don’t have to be surrounded by security
Jun 14, 2017, 8:06 AM | Updated: 9:03 am
Members of Washington’s congressional delegation are reacting to the shooting at a Virginia baseball field that left House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and his aides injured.
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Representative Dave Reichert (R-Auburn) told Seattle’s Morning News that he was shocked by the news, but relieved that none of the victim’s injuries appeared to be fatal Wednesday morning.
“I would hate to see us finally get to a point where we have to surround members of Congress with security guards,” he added.
You can listen to the entire interview with Rep. Reichert here.
Rep. Dave Reichert
Praying for the quick & full recovery of my friend & colleague @SteveScalise & those injured this morning.
— Dave Reichert (@davereichert) June 14, 2017
Sen. Maria Cantwell
My thoughts are with Rep. Scalise, @CapitolPolice, their families & those injured this morning, praying for everyone’s safety & recovery.
— Sen. Maria Cantwell (@SenatorCantwell) June 14, 2017
Rep. Suzan DelBene
My prayers are with Rep. Steve Scalise, Capitol Police and staffers shot in a heinous attack this morning.
— Rep. Suzan DelBene (@RepDelBene) June 14, 2017
Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler
Praying for @SteveScalise his aides & Capitol Police affected by the tragic shooting this morning.
— JaimeHerreraBeutler (@HerreraBeutler) June 14, 2017
Rep. Dan Newhouse
Praying for my friend @SteveScalise, Capitol Police officers, and everyone affected by this morning’s shooting.
— Rep Dan Newhouse (@RepNewhouse) June 14, 2017
Sen. Patty Murray
My thoughts are w/ Congressman Scalise & others injured in this attack, esp the Capitol Police officers who put themselves in harm’s way.
— Senator Patty Murray (@PattyMurray) June 14, 2017
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Horrifying. Thoughts and prayers with @SteveScalise & all others who were injured & there. https://t.co/GI3llTg5jd
— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) June 14, 2017
And:
Deep gratitude for the bravery and dedication of @CapitolPolice officers, who were injured but still protecting. Prayers for full recovery.
— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) June 14, 2017
The shooting occurred at a park and baseball complex in Alexandria, Virginia, where lawmakers and others were gathered for a morning practice. The team was taking batting practice when gunshots rang out. At least 50 shots are believed to have been fired during the resulting chaos.
The gunman has been taken into custody.
