House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and other Bay Area politicians have responded to this morning's shooting at a baseball diamond outside Washington, DC that involved several Republican members of Congress. Among those injured was House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise, and we've since learned that the suspected shooter, James T. Hodgkinson of Belleville, Illinois, was apparently a Bernie Sanders supporter and fervent critic of the Republican party.
Below, some reactions from local leaders. Pelosi also addressed the House Wednesday morning in the wake of the shooting.
On days like today, there are no Democrats or Republicans, only Americans united in our thoughts for the wounded. https://t.co/HcsiRCcFiP
— Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) June 14, 2017
Nancy Pelosi says "we'll go out on the field" tomorrow: "We will use this occasion as one that brings us together" https://t.co/L3sgoBT6GD pic.twitter.com/YWcrVv5Zhv
— ABC News (@ABC) June 14, 2017
Pray for my GOP colleagues, staff, & Capitol Police who were shot at their baseball practice. So sick to hear of this cowardly ambush.
— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) June 14, 2017
The #congressionalbaseballgame is on. We will play for charity, but also for the victims & the heroic officers who took down the shooter.
— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) June 14, 2017
Praying for my colleague, congressional staffers & the officers attacked in Alexandria, VA this morning. My heart is broken. https://t.co/gvBEigHuoD
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) June 14, 2017
Sending my thoughts & well wishes to @stevescalise, staff, & @CapitolPolice- who serve heroically. We stand with you https://t.co/rgZuMbkFZy
— Rep. Jared Huffman (@RepHuffman) June 14, 2017
I also want to wish @SteveScalise and all those injured and impacted by the shooting this morning a swift recovery.
— Jackie Speier (@RepSpeier) June 14, 2017
Many members talked about threats to their lives and families. The vitriol must stop.
— Jackie Speier (@RepSpeier) June 14, 2017
#Arlington shooting has country on edge. SF police are now responding to a shooting w/several wounded. Violence solves nothing!
— Jackie Speier (@RepSpeier) June 14, 2017
A harrowing event. Thinking of these public servants who have dedicated their lives to serving their country. Violence is never the answer. https://t.co/fjphy7VEtO
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) June 14, 2017
Our thoughts & prayers are with everyone impacted by senseless violence today in SF & Alexandria.
— Jerry Brown (@JerryBrownGov) June 14, 2017
And here is Sen. Bernie Sanders statement that he made on the Senate floor.
Statement @SenSanders is about to deliver on the floor, per staff. He declined to answer questions on his way there. pic.twitter.com/5KNaHSKbCd
— Elana Schor (@eschor) June 14, 2017
