U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was shot today in Tucson, Arizona.
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U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was shot today in Tucson, Arizona. Giffords, an Arizona Democrat, was shot “point blank in the head” at a public event outside a grocery store. At least nine other people were shot and wounded. The attacker was taken into custody after being tackled by a bystander.
PHOTOS: Gabrielle Giffords with her husband, an astronaut
Below is our full coverage here on the website earlier today as the news media slowly learned more about the shocking situation:
UPDATE: There are conflicting reports about the condition of Congresswoman Giffords. Initial reports and the AP reported that she had died, however, a hospital spokesperson has confirmed that she is currently in surgery.
FIRST PHOTOS: Alleged Arizona grocery store shooter, Jared Lee Loughner
UPDATE: There were 18 people shot. Six people are confirmed dead. No names have been released at this time. There has been no update on Congresswoman Giffords’ condition. It has been confirmed that the suspect is in custody.
UPDATE: Gabrielle Gifford is out of surgery. She was shot “through and through” in the head (through the brain), according to a surgeon at the hospital. The doctor also said Gifford is in critical condition, but is “following commands” and he is “very optimistic” about her recovery. It has been confirmed that one of the deceased was a young child “about 9-years-old.”
UPDATE: Federal judge John Roll is among the six confirmed dead.
PHOTOS: Direct aftermath of shocking Arizona shootings – people shocked, mourning, protesting and sending condolences to the Arizona rep
UPDATE: The suspect has been identified as 22-year-old Jared Lee Loughner – see a school photo below.
source: http://www.etidbits.com/arizona-congresswoman-gabrielle-giffords-responding-in-critical-condition=1124
more info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabrielle_Giffords
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That's very cruel and shocking! Here's the picture of that Jared Lee Loughner
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Also some pictures of the sad scene;
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Amazing.... The killer "Jared Lee Loughner" is now an internet start.... People like him shouldn't get this kind of publicity [=(] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jared_Lee_Loughner
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I totally agree... People always talk and focus on the killer instead of the victims
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i cant see the pic of this person on the 3rd post i think its not posted well or i have a problem in my browers setting.
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