US Congressman Steve Scalise, who went into surgery after being shot in the hip while practising with the congressional Republican baseball team on Wednesday in Alexandria, Virginia, is in critical condition.
Scalise and members of the Capitol police force were shot during Republicans' early-morning practice ahead of a charity baseball game, reports CNN.
The alleged gunman, who according to President Donald Trump was neutralised, has been identified as by Federal law enforcement officials as James Hodgkinson, 66, of Belleville, Illinois.
At least five people including Scalise were hospitalised following the attack.
Scalise was in critical condition after surgery, according to
