Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) released the following statement on the shooting at a practice for the annual Congressional Baseball Game:
“I was terribly saddened to hear of the shooting that took place at the congressional baseball practice this morning. My thoughts and prayers are with Rep. Steve Scalise, the Capitol Police, congressional staffers and others who were struck during this unspeakable and senseless tragedy. Thank God for the heroic service of the U.S. Capitol Police who prevented this terrible shooting from being much worse.
“While our hearts are understandably heavy in the aftermath of this shooting, and our minds struggle to find reason among the madness, let us not grow weary or faint or further apart. Instead let us find strength and unity in our shared values, for America is stronger together. Let us lift up in prayer those who were injured today, and pray for the healing of our nation as well as we try to bridge the gaps that divide us.”
