UPDATE

9:20 p.m.

The hospital where Rep. Steve Scalise is recovering after being shot says the congressman remains in critical condition and will require several more operations.

MedStar Washington Hospital Center is also providing a more detailed description of Scalise's wounds. The hospital says he was shot in the left hip, after which "the bullet travelled across his pelvis, fracturing bones, injuring internal organs and causing severe bleeding."

Scalise was among several people wounded early Wednesday when a rifle-wielding attacker fired on lawmakers on a baseball field in Alexandria, Virginia, outside Washington. The attacker was shot and later died.

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8:40 p.m.

President Donald Trump is making a surprise visit to MedStar Washington Hospital Center, where Rep. Steve Scalise is being treated for his injuries following Wednesday's shooting at a Republican congressional baseball practice.

The president and first lady Melania Trump brought two bouquets of flowers to the hospital.

MedStar Washington said in a tweet Wednesday afternoon that Scalise "was critically injured and remains in critical condition." It provided no further details about him.

Scalise was among several people wounded when a rifle-wielding attacker fired on lawmakers on a baseball field in Alexandria, Virginia, outside Washington. The attacker was shot and later died.

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8 p.m.

Vice President Mike Pence has been speaking with the victims of Wednesday morning's attack on a Congressional Republican baseball practice.

Pence's office says he spoke with the two injured members of the U.S. Capitol Police, as well as the father of lobbyist Matt Mika, who was shot multiple times.

Pence also touched base with the Capitol Police chief and a number of lawmakers, including Rep. Roger Williams of Texas. Williams said at a press conference that Pence had spoken with his injured staffer, Zachary Barth.

The White House said shortly after the shooting that President Donald Trump had spoken with House Speaker Paul Ryan, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, injured Rep. Steve Scalise's wife and chief of staff, and the chief of the Capitol Police.

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House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana was shot Wednesday at a congressional baseball practice, along with a congressional staff member and at least 2 Capitol police officers.

The suspect has been identified as James T. Hodgkinson. In a live televised statement, President Trump announced that Hodgkinson has died.

The incident began to unfold just after 7 a.m.

The Alexandria Police Dept. said in a tweet that the gunman, who was also shot, is in custody and no longer a threat; reports are that the shooter was a white middle-aged man, but that's all we know so far. According to the Associated Press, Scalise was shot in the hip and is undergoing surgery; he is in stable condition. AP has also reported that the officers wounded at the baseball practice are in good condition, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. NBC News reports that 2 of the other victims are in critical condition. A motive remains unknown.

Sen. Jeff Flake says the gunman had "a rifle of some sort" and "a lot of ammo," according to the AP. Flake says Scalise was playing second base when he was shot by a man standing off the third-base side of the field. He says Scalise dragged himself into the outfield to get farther away from the shooting.

Texas Rep. Roger Williams says a member of his staff was among those shot. AP is reporting that staff member to be aide Zack Barth. In a tweet, Williams said Barth "is receiving medical attention but is doing well and is expected to make a full recovery." Williams, who is one of the coaches, said the Republican baseball team holds its practice every morning at 6:30 a.m. at Eugene Simpson Stadium Park in Alexandria.

This baseball game was set to take place Thursday at Nationals Park.

to see the roster of lawmakers that were expected to play for the Democrats and Republicans.

The Democrats were practicing at a field not far from the Republicans and Sen. Joe Donnelly of Indiana is on the Democratic baseball roster. He tweeted Wednesday morning: "I am shocked & praying for the safety & recovery of my friend Steve Scalise & all the others shot, including the officers. I was practicing at the time with the Democratic team in DC and am okay. - Joe"

President Donald Trump tweeted Wednesday morning "Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana, a true friend and patriot, was badly injured but will fully recover. Our thoughts and prayers are with him."

Vice President Mike Pence also tweeted "Karen & I are praying for Steve Scalise, the Capitol Police, & all hurt for a speedy recovery. Our hearts are with them & their loved ones."

To read more tweets from others, like South Bend Mayor Pete Buttgieg, Rep. Fred Upton, and former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, scroll down on this page (if you're on our mobile app, click on the 'more content' link below to view in web browser).

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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

(1/2) I am shocked & praying for the safety & recovery of my friend Steve Scalise & all the others shot, including the officers. -Joe — Archive: Senator Joe Donnelly (@SenDonnelly) June 14, 2017

(2/2) I was practicing at the time with the Democratic team in DC and am okay. -Joe — Archive: Senator Joe Donnelly (@SenDonnelly) June 14, 2017