President Trump said Wednesday he is “deeply saddened” by a shooting at a baseball practice for members of Congress.

In a statement released by the White House, Trump said he and Vice President Pence “are monitoring developments closely” surrounding the shooting in Northern Virginia.

“We are deeply saddened by this tragedy,” the president said. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the members of Congress, their staffs, Capitol Police, first responders, and all others affected.”

Trump added in a tweet that House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) “was badly injured but will fully recover.”

Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana, a true friend and patriot, was badly injured but will fully recover. Our thoughts and prayers are with him. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 14, 2017

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Pence, a former House member, canceled a planned speech to the National Association of Homebuilders on Wednesday morning so he could head directly to the White House, according to his spokesman.

Scalise is in stable condition after being shot early Wednesday at a baseball practice field in Alexandria, Va., according to multiple reports.

Scalise was participating in a practice for the annual congressional baseball game set to take place Thursday in the nation’s capital.

Pence said in a tweet that he and his wife are praying for Scalise and all those hurt in the incident.

Karen & I are praying for @SteveScalise, the Capitol Police, & all hurt for a speedy recovery. Our hearts are with them & their loved ones. — Vice President Pence (@VP) June 14, 2017

Sen. Rand Paul Randal (Rand) Howard PaulThe Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by Facebook - Trump previews SCOTUS nominee as 'totally brilliant' Rand Paul says he can't judge 'guilt or innocence' in Breonna Taylor case Overnight Health Care: Health officials tell public to trust in science | Despair at CDC under Trump influence | A new vaccine phase 3 trial starts MORE (R-Ky.) told MSNBC he heard as many as 50 shots.

Two Capitol Police officers on protective detail were also reportedly shot in the incident.

Alexandria police said they had taken a suspect into custody.

- Updated at 8:52 a.m.