Beatty Statement on Shooting at GOP Baseball Practice
June 14, 2017
Beatty Statement on Shooting at GOP Baseball Practice
WASHINGTON, DC – This morning, a shooter opened fire during a Republican baseball practice session, wounding at least four people, including Congressman Steve Scalise (LA-01). In response, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement:
"My thoughts and prayers are with my colleague Congressman Steve Scalise, the Capitol Police officers and staff that were shot this morning in Alexandria. I will continue to keep them and all the players in my thoughts. I also want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Congressman Scalise's security detail, the Capitol Police and the Alexandria Police for their quick and courageous response to this heinous act."
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