In the USA detained the wounded Congressman arrow

In the USA detained the wounded Congressman arrow

In the U.S. state of Virginia police arrested the shooter who opened fire during baseball practice, with the result that injured Congressman Steve Scales. On it informs TV channel Fox News.

According to the channel, fire from automatic weapons was opened by an unknown man. According to the newspaper the Washington Post, the assailant was wounded by the guards during the arrest. Police say the shooter was detained and not a threat.

UPDATE: Suspect is in custody and not a threat. PIO will be onscene shortly to share updates.

— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) 14 Jun 2017

In the shooting was wounded in the thigh, a member of Congress, Republican Steve Scales. Also wounded a congressional aide. According to the newspaper the Washington Post, the assailant also wounded a police officer. About it the newspaper said an eyewitness.

Earlier, the President of the United States Donald trump in his Twitter commented on what happened in the Virginia shooting. “Republican Steve Scales from Louisiana, a loyal friend and patriot, was seriously injured, but will recover fully. Our thoughts and prayers are with him,” wrote the President of the United States.

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