Senator Rand Paul at congressional baseball practice during shooting

VIRGINIA (WTVQ) – Senator Rand Paul was in Virginia during the congressional baseball practice shooting.

He released the following statement:

“As you have likely heard a gunman with a rifle opened fire on Congressmen, Senators, staff and police this morning. I was there and am shaken but unharmed. Many people likely would have died this morning if not for the bravery of the Capitol Police. My thanks to them are inadequate but heartfelt. They never hesitated to put their lives on the line to save everyone. Please pray for those who were injured.”