BREAKING: Rep Gabrielle Giffords; Several Others Shot

[UNHWildCats]

U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona was shot outside a grocery store in Tucson while holding a public event, Arizona Public Media reported Saturday.

Giffords, who was re-elected to her third term in November, was hosting her first "Congress on Your Corner” event at the Safeway in northwest Tucson when a gunman ran up and started shooting. At least five other people, including members of her staff, were hurt, according to Peter Michaels, news director of Arizona Public Media.

Giffords was transported to University Medical Center in Tucson. Her condition was not immediately known.

Michaels said Giffords was talking to a couple when the man ran up, firing indiscriminately, and then ran off. He was tackled by a bystander.

More details to come.

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[UNHWildCats]

Being reported, but not confirmed that Giffords was shot in the head.

[TwinTownBisonFan]

damn... I've got a buddy on her staff... haven't heard from him yet (not surprisingly)

hoping everyone is okay

[JMU DJ]

Doesn't sound too good....

US Congresswoman Gabby Giffords from Tucson has just been shot point blank in the head on the north

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[dbackjon]

Shots at Congressional Event.

Conflicting reports as to whether she was shot or not.

[TwinTownBisonFan]

gunman reportedly in custody...

[dbackjon]

3 members of staff shot as well...

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40978517/ns/politics/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[TwinTownBisonFan]

3 members of staff shot as well...

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40978517/ns/politics/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

names???

[TwinTownBisonFan]

my buddy just checked in with me - he's okay... but it's not looking good... he couldn't say much - but from his tone... well, I've never heard him like that...

[dbackjon]

According to Ed Espinoza, DNC Western States Political Director, Giffords' district director and local press secretary were also shot.


Good your buddy is ok

[AZGrizFan]

Reporting FOUR dead, and Gifords shot in the head...

[dbackjon]

Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and six others died after a gunman opened fire at a public event on Saturday, the Pima County, Ariz., sheriff's office confirms.

The 40-year-old Democrat, who was re-elected to her third term in November, was hosting a "Congress on Your Corner" event at a Safeway in northwest Tucson when a gunman ran up and started shooting, according to Peter Michaels, news director of Arizona Public Media.

At least nine other people, including members of her staff, were hurt. Giffords was transported to University Medical Center in Tucson. Her condition was not immediately known.

Giffords was talking to a couple when the suspect ran up and fired indiscriminately from about four feet away, Michaels said.

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[AZGrizFan]

People are fucking WHACKED.

Disagreeing with one's politics and KILLING them for it....I'll never understand it.

[dbackjon]

People are fucking WHACKED.

Disagreeing with one's politics and KILLING them for it....I'll never understand it.

No kidding...very sad day

[BlueHen86]

People are fucking WHACKED.

Disagreeing with one's politics and KILLING them for it....I'll never understand it.

No kidding...very sad day

Agreed.

[AZGrizFan]

Fox & NBC are now also reporting the congresswoman has died.

[AZGrizFan]

Now a sheriff there is saying she's still alive.

[AZGrizFan]

Hospital spokesman just confirmed Giffords is still alive and currently in surgery.

[Skjellyfetti]

God fucking damnit.

[Skjellyfetti]

[Skjellyfetti]

office windows smashed last year during health care debate:
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[dbackjon]

Gun dropped by Tea Party Member at campaign event last fall

[Skjellyfetti]

[dbackjon]

Federal Judge rumored to be among dead

[Skjellyfetti]

I also wonder about some type of cartel involvement.