The MedStar Washington Hospital Center released an update on Rep. Steve Scalise, who was shot this morning in Virginia.
“Congressman Steve Scalise sustained a single rifle shot to the left hip. The bullet traveled across his pelvis, fracturing bones, injuring internal organs, and causing severe bleeding,” the statement reads. “He underwent immediate surgery, and an additional procedure to stop bleeding. He has received multiple units of blood transfusion. His condition is critical, and he will require additional operations.”
So he’s not out of the woods yet.
.@kimguilfoyle shares update on @SteveScalise: “His condition is critical & he will require additional operations.” #TheFive @MedStarWHC pic.twitter.com/3xXhEQgk0A
— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 15, 2017
And Trump tweeted about him after visiting him in the hospital:
Just left hospital. Rep. Steve Scalise, one of the truly great people, is in very tough shape – but he is a real fighter. Pray for Steve!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 15, 2017
More prayer is always a good thing…
UPDATE:
Oh. Well. OK.
WH official: President and First Lady brought 2 bouquets of flowers – one for Cap Police officer Crystal Griner, one for Jennifer Scalise
— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) June 15, 2017
That’s nice.