AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Congressman Roger Williams identified the member of his staff who was shot in Alexandria, Virginia early Wednesday morning.
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Rep. Williams (R-Austin) confirmed Zack Barth, a legislative correspondent in his office, was shot at baseball practice.
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Williams tweeted from his official account that Barth is receiving medical attention, but is expected to make a full recovery.
I now can confirm that Zack Barth, who is a legislative correspondent in my office, was shot this morning at baseball practice
— Rep. Roger Williams (@RepRWilliams) June 14, 2017
He is receiving medical attention but is doing well and is expected to make a full recovery.
— Rep. Roger Williams (@RepRWilliams) June 14, 2017
Alexandria police say five people were taken to area hospitals, including the gunman who opened fire.
One of the people who was shot is Republican House Whip Steve Scalise.
Williams is the representative from District 25 that stretches from Austin to Fort Worth.
His office issued a press release Wednesday morning that read in part:
“At approximately 7am ET this morning, an armed gunman arrived at baseball practice and opened fire.”
“Congressman Williams was not shot, however a member of his staff was shot and is receiving medical attention.”
“The gunman has been detained and at this time we do not have any further information but will continue to release it as it comes to surface.”
“The Republican baseball team holds practice every morning at 6:30am ET at Eugene Simpson Stadium Park in Alexandria, Virginia. Rep. Williams has been the coach of the team since he joined Congress in 2013.”
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