User blog:StrongBadHR90/Congressional Republicans shot, suspect killed

Earlier today in Alexandria, Virginia, 66-year old James Hodgkinson of Belleville, Illinois shot Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA), who is now in critical condition after surgery, and five other people. Hodgkinson campaigned for Bernie Sanders during his presidential campaign. Sen. Sanders stated "I am sickened by this despicable act. Let me be as clear as I can be. Violence of any kind is unacceptable in our society and I condemn this action in the strongest possible terms."

The suspect, James Hodgkinson, was shot and killed by an officer. He belonged to a Facebook group called "Terminate the Republican Party" On May 22, 2017, he wrote along side a repost of a change.org petition demanding the removal of President Donald Trump and Vice-President Mike Pence, "Trump is a Traitor. Trump Has Destroyed Our Democracy. It's Time to Destroy Trump & Co."