Police: 5 People ‘Transported Medically’ From Scene Of Shooting

Alexandria Police Chief Michael Brown and Capitol Police Chief Matthew Verderosa briefed members of the media Wednesday morning regarding a shooting earlier in the day during a Republican congressional baseball team practice.

Here’s what we know, from their briefings:

Alexandria Police Chief Michael Brown:

• “We received a call of an active shooter, shots fired, at 7:09 a.m. ET” at Simpson Park.
• The shooting occurred during a practice event for a “baseball team of folks that were representing some folks on the hill”
• “Five people were transported medically from the scene.”
• Alexandria Police were there within three minutes. Two Alexandria officers engaged.
• This is an active scene, with lots of witnesses to interview — Alexandria Sheriff’s Department, Capitol Police, FBI are involved in the investigation.

APD Chief Michael Brown updated media. 5 transported to local hospitals, including suspect. We will not ID victims or suspect right now. pic.twitter.com/pPYlqEjACM

— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) June 14, 2017

Capitol Police Chief Matthew Verderosa

• Police on-scene — (presumably members of Rep. Steve Scalise’s (R-LA) security detail) — responded to the shooter, and were “shortly thereafter” joined by Alexandria Police, Fire Department and others.
• Chief Verderosa will return in an hour-and-a-half to answer questions
• Police consider it to be a closed incident.
• The investigation is still very early on, there are lots of witnesses to be interviewed.