Trump: Suspect in GOP congressional baseball practice shooting has died

Published June 14, 2017 3:44pm ET



President Trump said the suspect in the mass shooting at a Republican congressional baseball practice on Wednesday died from injuries after police returned fire.

“This morning, a gunman opened fire on members of Congress and their staffs as they were practicing for tomorrow’s annual charity baseball game,” Trump said from the Diplomatic Room in the White House. “Authorities are continuing to investigate the crime and the assailant has now died from his injuries.”

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