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BREAKING: Rep Gabrielle Giffords; Several Others Shot

Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 11:17 am
by 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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Re: BREAKING: AZ Congresswoman, Others Shot At Tucson Safewa

Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 11:25 am
by UNHWildCats
Being reported, but not confirmed that Giffords was shot in the head.

Re: BREAKING: AZ Congresswoman, Others Shot At Tucson Safewa

Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 11:25 am
by TwinTownBisonFan
damn... I've got a buddy on her staff... haven't heard from him yet (not surprisingly)

hoping everyone is okay

Re: BREAKING: AZ Congresswoman, Others Shot At Tucson Safewa

Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 11:29 am
by 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
http://tucsoncitizen.com/three-sonorans ... in-tucson/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: BREAKING: AZ Congresswoman, Others Shot At Tucson Safewa

Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 11:29 am
by dbackjon
Shots at Congressional Event.

Conflicting reports as to whether she was shot or not.

Re: BREAKING: AZ Congresswoman, Others Shot At Tucson Safewa

Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 11:38 am
by TwinTownBisonFan
gunman reportedly in custody...

Re: BREAKING: AZ Congresswoman, Others Shot At Tucson Safewa

Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 11:49 am
by dbackjon
3 members of staff shot as well...

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

Re: BREAKING: AZ Congresswoman, Others Shot At Tucson Safewa

Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 12:05 pm
by TwinTownBisonFan
dbackjon wrote:3 members of staff shot as well...

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

Re: BREAKING: AZ Congresswoman, Others Shot At Tucson Safewa

Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 12:09 pm
by 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...

Re: BREAKING: AZ Congresswoman, Others Shot At Tucson Safewa

Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 12:09 pm
by 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

Re: BREAKING: AZ Congresswoman, Others Shot At Tucson Safewa

Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 12:10 pm
by AZGrizFan
Reporting FOUR dead, and Gifords shot in the head...

Re: BREAKING: AZ Congresswoman, Others Shot At Tucson Safewa

Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 12:13 pm
by 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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Re: BREAKING: AZ Congresswoman, Others Shot At Tucson Safewa

Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 12:14 pm
by AZGrizFan
People are fucking WHACKED.

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

Re: BREAKING: AZ Congresswoman, Others Shot At Tucson Safewa

Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 12:16 pm
by dbackjon
AZGrizFan wrote:People are fucking WHACKED.

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

No kidding...very sad day

Re: BREAKING: AZ Congresswoman, Others Shot At Tucson Safewa

Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 12:22 pm
by BlueHen86
dbackjon wrote:
AZGrizFan wrote: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.

Re: BREAKING: AZ Congresswoman, Others Shot At Tucson Safewa

Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 12:23 pm
by AZGrizFan
Fox & NBC are now also reporting the congresswoman has died.

Re: BREAKING: AZ Congresswoman, Others Shot At Tucson Safewa

Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 12:30 pm
by AZGrizFan
Now a sheriff there is saying she's still alive.

Re: BREAKING: AZ Congresswoman, Others Shot At Tucson Safewa

Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 12:37 pm
by AZGrizFan
Hospital spokesman just confirmed Giffords is still alive and currently in surgery. :thumb:

Re: BREAKING: AZ Congresswoman, Others Shot At Tucson Safewa

Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 12:42 pm
by Skjellyfetti
God fucking damnit.

:cry:

Re: BREAKING: AZ Congresswoman, Others Shot At Tucson Safewa

Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 12:58 pm
by Skjellyfetti
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Re: BREAKING: AZ Congresswoman, Others Shot At Tucson Safewa

Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 1:08 pm
by Skjellyfetti
office windows smashed last year during health care debate:
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Re: BREAKING: Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords Assasinated

Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 1:08 pm
by dbackjon
Gun dropped by Tea Party Member at campaign event last fall

Re: BREAKING: Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords Assasinated

Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 1:09 pm
by Skjellyfetti
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Re: BREAKING: Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords Assasinated

Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 1:09 pm
by dbackjon
Federal Judge rumored to be among dead

Re: BREAKING: Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords Assasinated

Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 1:13 pm
by Skjellyfetti
I also wonder about some type of cartel involvement.