Jan 08, 2011 Rep. Gabrielle Giffords shot in Arizona

Rep. Gabrille Giffords (D- Ariz.) was shot while holding a public event outside a Tuscon grocery store, Arizona Public Media reports. At least nine others were injured.

A gunman ran up and started shooting while the third-term congresswoman was hosting a "Congress in Your Corner" event, according to Peter Michaels, news director of Arizona Public Media.

NPR reports that she has died.

Last edited by olivant; 01/08/11 03:10 PM.
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