GOD BE WITH THE FAMILIES OF THE VICTIMS AND OF THE SHOOTER, AND WITH HIM. There is no justification for this horrible crime no matter what one's politics may be...What have we become as a nation, a people, and where will this violence take us? Of note, she was on sarah palin's gun site pic, click on it for a larger view and to see who else is at risk.
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Updates as we get them on the news that there's been a shooting today in Tucson at an event being held by Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-AZ, at a grocery store. (Click "refresh" to make sure you're seeing our latest additions):
4:03 p.m. ET: At the University of Arizona hopspital, Dr. Peter Rhee just said that one victim who was brought there — a child about nine years old — has died.
Ten people were brought to the hospital, he said. Five are in critical condition, including Giffords. Rhee is "very optimistic" that she will recover.
3:59 p.m. ET: Multiple media reports that the suspect is a 22-year-old male.
And the main news conference by local authorities is now said to be set for 8 p.m. ET.
3:56 p.m. ET: CNN is now saying there were six fatalities and at least 18 people injured. Again: This is a dynamic story and information is changing. We'll keep updating.
3:49 p.m. ET: Federal judge John Roll is now said by law enforcement sources to be among those who may have been killed, NPR's Carrie Johnson reports. Fox News and several other media outlets also say they've confirmed that the judge has died.
3:45 p.m. ET: NPR's Carrie Johnson has been told by multiple law enforcement sources that federal judge John Roll was among the other victims.
3:35 p.m. ET: KOLD-TV in Tucson says it has confirmed there are five fatalities and at least nine people injured.
State Sen. Lina Lopez, who is at the hospital where Giffords is being treated, just told Fox News that she's been told the congresswoman is responsive, though she was shot in the head.
3:21 p.m. ET: Fox News Channel says it has been told by sources that 19 people were hit by shots, and that five have died. Again: There is conflicting information coming from various news media. We are passing on reports from those outlets that say they have multiple sources — and we will pass on any changes as they come in.
3:18 p.m. ET: Local media say that Tucson authorities will hold a news conference within the next few minutes.
3:15 p.m. ET. A statement from President Obama:
2:51 p.m. ET: The Arizona Republic is live-blogging here. It just wrote that:
2:37 p.m. ET: KOLD-TV in Tucson reports it has been told by hospital officials that Giffords, 40, is alive and in surgery.
2:34 p.m. ET: As we said earlier, when news is breaking fast there's often conflicting information. While NPR, Fox and CNN all report being told by sheriff's officials that Giffords has died, MSNBC is saying it has been told she is still live.
2:28 p.m. ET: Tucson's KOLD-TV is streaming its coverage here.
2:26 p.m. ET: Multiple news reports now that the shooter is in custody and may have been wounded.
2:24 p.m. ET: CNN reports it too has confirmed that Giffords was killed.
2:20 p.m. ET: Fox News Channel says it has also "confirmed" that Giffords is dead.
2:15 p.m. ET: Giffords has died, a source in the Pima County Sheriff's office tells reporter Mark Moran of NPR's KJZZ in Phoenix. Five others were also killed, the sheriff's office tells Moran.
2:12 p.m. ET: Multiple media outlets are saying there were several fatalities.
2:05 p.m. ET. Tucson Weekly writes that:
1:59 p.m. ET: The latest Arizona Republic headline: "Reports: Rep. Giffords possibly shot in Tucson; 4 dead."
1:55 p.m. ET: Multiple media outlets are saying a dozen or more people may have been injured. Arizona Public Media is reporting that Giffords was shot in the head — but there is a lot of conflicting information at this moment.
From the Associated Press:
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Enlarge Chris Morrison/AP The scene of a shooting that involved Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-AZ, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, at a Safeway grocery store in Tucson, Ariz.
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The scene of a shooting that involved Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-AZ, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, at a Safeway grocery store in Tucson, Ariz.
4:03 p.m. ET: At the University of Arizona hopspital, Dr. Peter Rhee just said that one victim who was brought there — a child about nine years old — has died.
Ten people were brought to the hospital, he said. Five are in critical condition, including Giffords. Rhee is "very optimistic" that she will recover.
3:59 p.m. ET: Multiple media reports that the suspect is a 22-year-old male.
And the main news conference by local authorities is now said to be set for 8 p.m. ET.
3:56 p.m. ET: CNN is now saying there were six fatalities and at least 18 people injured. Again: This is a dynamic story and information is changing. We'll keep updating.
3:49 p.m. ET: Federal judge John Roll is now said by law enforcement sources to be among those who may have been killed, NPR's Carrie Johnson reports. Fox News and several other media outlets also say they've confirmed that the judge has died.
3:45 p.m. ET: NPR's Carrie Johnson has been told by multiple law enforcement sources that federal judge John Roll was among the other victims.
3:35 p.m. ET: KOLD-TV in Tucson says it has confirmed there are five fatalities and at least nine people injured.
State Sen. Lina Lopez, who is at the hospital where Giffords is being treated, just told Fox News that she's been told the congresswoman is responsive, though she was shot in the head.
3:21 p.m. ET: Fox News Channel says it has been told by sources that 19 people were hit by shots, and that five have died. Again: There is conflicting information coming from various news media. We are passing on reports from those outlets that say they have multiple sources — and we will pass on any changes as they come in.
3:18 p.m. ET: Local media say that Tucson authorities will hold a news conference within the next few minutes.
Enlarge Drew Angerer/AP FILE - In this July 28, 2010 file photo, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-AZ., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, in Washington.
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FILE - In this July 28, 2010 file photo, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-AZ., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, in Washington.
"This morning, in an unspeakable tragedy, a number of Americans were shot in Tucson, Arizona, at a constituent meeting with Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. And while we are continuing to receive information, we know that some have passed away, and that Representative Giffords is gravely wounded.3:10 p.m. ET. A statement from House Speaker John Boehner, R-OH:
"We do not yet have all the answers. What we do know is that such a senseless and terrible act of violence has no place in a free society. I ask all Americans to join me and Michelle in keeping Representative Giffords, the victims of this tragedy, and their families in our prayers."
"I am horrified by the senseless attack on Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and members of her staff. An attack on one who serves is an attack on all who serve. Acts and threats of violence against public officials have no place in our society. Our prayers are with Congresswoman Giffords, her staff, all who were injured, and their families. This is a sad day for our country."2:57 p.m. ET: Darci Slaten, spokeswoman at University Medical Center in Tucson, just told CNN that she can confirm Rep. Giffords was shot in the head and that she is in surgery now. Several other victims are also in surgery.
2:51 p.m. ET: The Arizona Republic is live-blogging here. It just wrote that:
"St. Sen. Lina Lopez waiting at UMC in Tucson says that Giffords parents are with her in the ER, Giffords is still in surgery and in very serious condition."Various media are reporting that at least four people were killed.
2:37 p.m. ET: KOLD-TV in Tucson reports it has been told by hospital officials that Giffords, 40, is alive and in surgery.
2:34 p.m. ET: As we said earlier, when news is breaking fast there's often conflicting information. While NPR, Fox and CNN all report being told by sheriff's officials that Giffords has died, MSNBC is saying it has been told she is still live.
2:28 p.m. ET: Tucson's KOLD-TV is streaming its coverage here.
2:26 p.m. ET: Multiple news reports now that the shooter is in custody and may have been wounded.
2:24 p.m. ET: CNN reports it too has confirmed that Giffords was killed.
2:20 p.m. ET: Fox News Channel says it has also "confirmed" that Giffords is dead.
2:15 p.m. ET: Giffords has died, a source in the Pima County Sheriff's office tells reporter Mark Moran of NPR's KJZZ in Phoenix. Five others were also killed, the sheriff's office tells Moran.
2:12 p.m. ET: Multiple media outlets are saying there were several fatalities.
2:05 p.m. ET. Tucson Weekly writes that:
"Giffords, who was re-elected to her third term in November, was hosting her first 'Congress on Your Corner' event at the Safeway in northwest Tucson when a gunman ran up and started shooting, according to Peter Michaels, news director of Arizona Public Media. ... Giffords was talking to a couple when the man ran up, firing indiscriminately, and then ran off, Michaels said. According to other witnesses, the was tackled by a bystander and taken into custody."2:04 p.m. ET: The Associated Press says it has been told by "congressional officials" that Giffords was shot in the head.
1:59 p.m. ET: The latest Arizona Republic headline: "Reports: Rep. Giffords possibly shot in Tucson; 4 dead."
1:55 p.m. ET: Multiple media outlets are saying a dozen or more people may have been injured. Arizona Public Media is reporting that Giffords was shot in the head — but there is a lot of conflicting information at this moment.
From the Associated Press:
"U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona was shot outside a grocery store in Tucson while holding a public event, Arizona Public Media reported Saturday.As happens when a story is just breaking, there are conflicting reports at this moment about what has happened. The Arizona Republic, for example, is saying that reports Giffords was injured are unconfirmed at this time. But CNN has an eyewitness on the air who says Giffords was shot.
"The Democrat, who was re-elected to her third term in November, was hosting a 'Congress on Your Corner' event at the Safeway in northwest Tucson when a gunman ran up and started shooting, according to Peter Michaels, news director of Arizona Public Media.
"At least five other people, including members of her staff, were hurt. Giffords was transported to University Medical Center in Tucson. Her condition was not immediately known."
Drew Angerer/AP Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.
The 40-year-old Democrat, who was re-elected to her third term in November, was hosting a "Congress on Your Corner" event at a Safeway in northwest Tucson when a gunman ran up and started shooting, according to Peter Michaels, news director of Arizona Public Media.
At least three other people, including members of her staff, were injured. Giffords was transported to University Medical Center in Tucson.
Giffords was talking to a couple when the suspect ran up and fired indiscriminately from about four feet away, Michaels said.
Enlarge Susan Walsh/AP Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) poses with House Speaker John Boehner on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.
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Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) poses with House Speaker John Boehner on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.
Giffords was first elected to represent Arizona's 8th District in 2006. The "Congress on Your Corner" events allow constituents to present their concerns directly to her.
Giffords was married to astronaut Mark Kelly, a veteran of Desert Storm. They have two children.
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There were conflicting reports about Giffords' condition. Giffords' press secretary said the congresswoman remained in surgery Saturday afternoon for her injuries, disputing an earlier report from a law enforcement source saying she had died.
The party source described the situation as "pretty serious."
At least 11 others were shot in the incident, which happened shortly after 10 a.m. MST, Pima County Sheriff's Department spokesman Jason Ogan said.
AZ congresswoman among 12 shot in Tuscon 
Several shot at Tuscon grocery store Giffords, 40, was holding a constituent meeting at the Safeway grocery store when the shooting occurred, according to a schedule posted on her website.
The Tucson Citizen newspaper reported that Giffords was shot in the head.
An FBI spokesman said the agency was sending agents to the scene, and two senior Obama administration officials said the White House is monitoring the situation. They said they believed that a congressional staffer may have been killed.
Pictures from the scene showed a Giffords banner hanging from the storefront.
At least two victims with gunshot wounds were transported at Northwest Medical Center, according to spokesman Richard Parker.
The conditions of the 11 others shot were not immediately known.
The motive for the shooting is unclear, Ogan said.
"We're just trying to sort this out right now," he said.
An employee of a nearby business, Jason Pekau, told CNN that he did not see the shooting, but heard "15 to 20 gunshots."
Giffords, a Democrat, was first elected in 2006. She has served as chairwoman of the House Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee and also holds seats on the House Science and Technology and Armed Services committees.
She won her third term in a closely contested race against a Tea Party-sponsored candidate and was one of three Democratic legislators who reported vandalism at their offices following the March vote on health care reform.
Arizona congresswoman among 12 shot at Tucson grocery
January 8, 2011 2:46 p.m. EST
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was holding a constituent meeting at the grocery store when she and others were shot.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- NEW: Conflicting reports about Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' condition
- NEW: FBI agents headed to the scene, White House monitoring situation
- The shooting happened just after 10 a.m. MST at a Safeway store
- Giffords was holding a constituent meeting at the store
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(CNN) -- At least 12 people were shot at a Tucson grocery store on Saturday, and U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was among them, a Democratic party source told CNN.There were conflicting reports about Giffords' condition. Giffords' press secretary said the congresswoman remained in surgery Saturday afternoon for her injuries, disputing an earlier report from a law enforcement source saying she had died.
The party source described the situation as "pretty serious."
At least 11 others were shot in the incident, which happened shortly after 10 a.m. MST, Pima County Sheriff's Department spokesman Jason Ogan said.
AZ congresswoman among 12 shot in Tuscon Several shot at Tuscon grocery store The Tucson Citizen newspaper reported that Giffords was shot in the head.
An FBI spokesman said the agency was sending agents to the scene, and two senior Obama administration officials said the White House is monitoring the situation. They said they believed that a congressional staffer may have been killed.
Pictures from the scene showed a Giffords banner hanging from the storefront.
At least two victims with gunshot wounds were transported at Northwest Medical Center, according to spokesman Richard Parker.
The conditions of the 11 others shot were not immediately known.
The motive for the shooting is unclear, Ogan said.
"We're just trying to sort this out right now," he said.
An employee of a nearby business, Jason Pekau, told CNN that he did not see the shooting, but heard "15 to 20 gunshots."
Giffords, a Democrat, was first elected in 2006. She has served as chairwoman of the House Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee and also holds seats on the House Science and Technology and Armed Services committees.
She won her third term in a closely contested race against a Tea Party-sponsored candidate and was one of three Democratic legislators who reported vandalism at their offices following the March vote on health care reform.
She is married to Navy Capt. Mark Kelly, a NASA astronaut who is scheduled to lead a space shuttle mission to the International Space Station.
CNN's Dana Bash and Nick Valencia contributed to this report.
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