We can now see intense cell phone video from the shooting spree at the GOP team practice in Alexandria, Virginia for a charity baseball game. The video provides a first-hand look at what victims experienced at the suspect fired off shot after shot at the practice field.
Several people, including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and two Capitol Police officers, were injured when a lone gunman opened fire at a baseball practice. The shooting suspect is identified as James Hodgkinson. He was shot by police and died at a hospital.
Just hours after the shooting came the announcement that the game will go on, despite today's shooting spree. In a Capitol news conference, Texas Republican Joe Barton said Thursday night's annual congressional baseball game is an important charity event that has a long history. Pennsylvania Democrat Michael Doyle said it's important carry on with normal activities. Barton and Doyle are the managers of the Republican and Democratic teams.
The game will take place at Nationals Park in Washington, DC.