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US Congressman Steve Scalise Shot in Virginia

The suspect also reportedly shot several of the House majority whip's aides before being shot by US Capital Police.

Rep. Steve Scalise was shot during a practice baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia along with several aides in what authorities are calling a "deliberate attack."

Rep. Mo Brooks, who was there at the time of the shooting, told CNN the incident took place at around 7:15 AM. during a practice for the congressional baseball team. Scalise, a member of the House Republican leadership as the majority whip, was shot in the hip, Brooks added.

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