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June 15, 2017

Parish prays for congressman in critical condition after shooting

More than 150 people attend a prayer service at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Metairie, La., June 14 for the recovery of House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., and four others who were shot by a lone gunman while practicing in Alexandria, Va., for a charity baseball event. Scalise, his wife, Jennifer, and their two children are parishioners at the church.

METAIRIE, La. – More than 150 people attended a prayer service at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Metairie June 14 to pray for the recovery of House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, and other victims of a shooting in Alexandria, Virginia, early that morning.

Published in International
June 14, 2017

U.S. authorities investigating shooting of Catholic congressman, others

First responders are seen early June 14 after U.S. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., was shot while practicing baseball, according to news reports. Multiple reports said two U.S. Capitol Police officers who were part of the Catholic congressman's protective detail also were shot.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Federal authorities are investigating a shooting that resulted in injuries for Catholic congressman and Republican Steve Scalise and others when a gunman opened fire on him and others during a June 14 practice for an annual congressional baseball game.

Published in International