Republican Congressman was among five people shot +Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana, a true friend and patriot, was badly injured but will fully recover. His profile picture has the US flag with the words: "Democratic Socialism explained in 3 words: We the People. Our thoughts and prayers are with the members of Congress, their staffs, Capitol Police, first responders, and all others affected. He and another lawmaker helped staunch the blood flow from Scalise's bullet injury after police had downed the gunman. Scalise was said to be out of danger, but undergoing surgery.The incident recalled the shooting in Tucson, Arizona in 2011 of Congresswoman Gaby Giffords, a Democrat, by a deranged white gunman with anti-government views.

Source: Times of India June 14, 2017 17:39 UTC