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- Trump: Suspect in GOP congressional baseball practice shooting has died
 President Trump said the suspect in the mass shooting at a Republican congressional baseball practice on Wednesday died from injuries after police returned fire. "This morning, a gunman opened fire on members of Congress and their staffs as they were practicing for tomorrow's annual charity baseball game," Trump said from the Diplomatic Room in the White House. "Authorities are continuing to investigate the crime and the assailant has now died from his injuries." A 66-year-old man named James T. Hodgkinson from Belleville, Ill., has been identified by police as the shooter, according to reports. "Everyone on that field is a public servant," Trump said. "Our courageous police, our congressional aides, who work so tirelessly behind the scenes with enormous devotion, and our dedicated members of Congress who represent our people. We may have our differences, but we do well in times like these to remember that everyone who serves in our nation's capital is here because above all, they love our country."
Republican lawmakers were practicing baseball in Alexandria, Va. on Wednesday morning, when witnesses said a man with a rifle began shooting. Among those wounded: House Majority Whip Steve Scalise; Zach Barth, an aide to Texas Rep. Roger Williams; Mike Mika, a lobbyist for Tyson Foods and former congressional staffer; and Capitol Police officers. All are expected to survive. "Many lives would have been lost if not for the heroic actions of the two Capitol Police officers who took down the gunmen despite sustaining gunshot wounds during a very, very brutal assault," Trump said.
- Steve Scalise in surgery as Trump announces gunman is dead * Update on the Condition of Majority Whip Steve Scalise
"Prior to entering surgery, the Whip was in good spirits and spoke to his wife by phone. He is grateful for the brave actions of U.S. Capitol Police, first responders, and colleagues. "We ask that you keep the Whip and others harmed in this incident in your thoughts and prayers.
- Rabid far-left communist-liberal Shooter identified by law enforcement officials
The shooter at the GOP congressional baseball practice this morning is James T. Hodgkinson of Belleville, Ill., according to law enforcement officials.
- Some on right blame anti-Trump rhetoric for shooting
“Events like today are EXACTLY why we took issue with NY elites glorifying the assassination of our President.” Recent theatrical performances, including by comedian Kathy Griffin and rapper Snoop Dogg, have portrayed President Donald Trump being hurt or killed. Conservative radio host Michael Savage tweeted “I warned America the Dems constant drumbeat of hatred would lead to violence!” DrudgeReport highlighted left-wing Twitter users who “celebrated” the shooting.
- The rabid-left media and soreloser democrats have been provoking anti-Trump violence. Kathy Griffin, other not-funny self-called 'comedians', New York assassination play, antifa thugs. The Roots of Left-Wing Violence
- Kathy Griffin plays victim and blames 'OLD WHITE MEN'
- Virginia Shooting Suspect Was Distraught Over Trump’s Election, Brother Says
Mr. Hodgkinson’s Facebook page was filled with references to Socialist Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, who lost the Democratic primary nomination to Hillary Clinton but has remained active in calling for Democrats to endorse more progressive (communist) policies.
(Bernie only lost because of collusion between Hillary and Russian agents :)
- Bernie Sanders ‘sickened’ after learning campaign volunteer was shooter James Hodgkinson
- James Hodgkinson friends abandon Facebook page, Yelp reviews hit his business
- Lawmakers cheer news that congressional game is still on
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