UPDATE: It has now been confirmed that the alleged shooter died from the injuries he sustained on the scene.
United States Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) and several Capitol Police officers were shot by a rifle-wielding gunman early Wednesday during a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia. According to the Washington Post, federal law enforcement officials have identified the alleged suspect as James T. Hodgkinson, 66, of Belleville, Illinois.
While information about the alleged shooter is still emerging, political analyst Phil Kerpen dug up details from Hodgkinson's Facebook page, where he allegedly indicated he was a climate change activist with an intense hatred of President Donald Trump.
Warning: Shooter's Facebook posts below contain foul language.
Apparent Bernie Bro.@lachlanhttps://t.co/Ya2uiMVvIR pic.twitter.com/5VMJtqnQ4Y
— Phil Kerpen (@kerpen) June 14, 2017
Alleged shooter's views of the president. pic.twitter.com/ckvu446pzP
— Phil Kerpen (@kerpen) June 14, 2017
Alleged shooter's thoughts on #GA6. pic.twitter.com/a93K4ZQN1f
— Phil Kerpen (@kerpen) June 14, 2017
Alleged shooter was at the climate march. pic.twitter.com/lwNvaHQUMP
— Phil Kerpen (@kerpen) June 14, 2017
Alleged shooter is a Koch hater. pic.twitter.com/pGiVmcYBKl
— Phil Kerpen (@kerpen) June 14, 2017
Alleged shooter liked @neiltyson. Does not like God. pic.twitter.com/qrW14HO0KT
— Phil Kerpen (@kerpen) June 14, 2017
Alleged shooter supports impeaching the president.https://t.co/Ya2uiMVvIR
— Phil Kerpen (@kerpen) June 14, 2017
Alleged shooter compares the president to Hitler. pic.twitter.com/GiUrr5ORSg
— Phil Kerpen (@kerpen) June 14, 2017
Scalise is currently undergoing surgery and is said to be in stable condition. Both Capitol Police officers who were injured are currently in "good" condition, according to a statement from Capitol Police.
This story will be updated as details continue to emerge.
Sara Gonzales
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