University Medical Center in Tucson is confirming that, contrary to earlier published reports, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) is alive and in surgery at the hospital.
Late Update: 2:53 PM — The hospital is reportedly going to release a statement on Giffords in 30 minutes. We also have a report that a news conference will be held at 1:30 PM local time (3:30 PM EDT).
Late Update: 2:56 PM — Local police reportedly have a 21 year old man in custody as the suspected shooter.
Late Update: 2:59 PM — Speaker Boehner releases statement, “horrified by the senseless attack.”
