Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (Arizona - D) has been shot at a public event
Representative Giffords with Speaker of the House John Boehner
Representative Giffords has been shot at a public event in Tucson, Arizona. Some news reports indicate Giffords was shot in the head at point-blank range. At least five others attending the event called "Congress on your corner" were injured as well.
Ironically, Gifford was one of Sarah Palin's targets on that controversial map for the 2010 congressional elections. I should feel bad for saying this, but when I read this happened in Arizona, why wasn't I surprised or shocked?
2:30 EST EDIT: CNN is now reporting Rep. Giffords has died.
4:00 EST EDIT: Reports have been confusing about Rep. Gifford's condition. Several outlets initially reported the Tuscon Sheriff's dept had reported Gifford's death, but now other outlets are saying she's in surgery. My apologies for any confusion.