The alleged shooter in this morning's attack at a GOP baseball practice, has died, according to President Trump.
President Donald Trump said the shooter - identified as James T. Hodgkinson, a 66-year-old from Illinois - died at the hospital.
Five people, including House Whip Steve Scalise, were wounded in the attack. Scalise is undergoing surgery in Washington, D.C. and is in stable condition. None of the other injuries are believed to be life-threatening, according to FBI officials.
"Many more lives would have been lost if not for the actions of Capitol Police," Truimp said.
Hodgkinson owned a home inspection business and, in 2006, was charged with battery and aiding damage to a motor vehicle. The charges were dismissed.
Hodgkinson has an active Facebook page which features a photo of Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders at the top and political posts throughout. Read More.....
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