The Giffords shooting

UPDATE: Some outlets have reported that Giffords died after the shooting, but as of 2:30 p.m., Reuters and authorites report that she was alive after surgery Saturday.

POLITICO reports:

Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) was shot outside a grocery store in Tucson, Ariz., while holding a public event, Arizona Public Media reported Saturday. Giffords, who was first elected in 2006, was hosting a “Congress on Your Corner” event at a supermarket when a man started shooting. At least 12 people were injured in the shooting shortly after 10 o’clock local time, according to Jason Ogan, a spokesman for the Pima Country Sherrif’s department. The police are sweeping the area for any other possible suspects and currently have one person in custody.

The Tuscon Citizen reported she was shot "point blank in the head." DNC Western States political director Ed Espinoza writes, "Giffords in hospital, condition unknown. Also shot was her district director and local press secretary."

Giffords was among the members who, POLITICO reported in March, faced threats and vandalism after the health care vote.