Arizona: U.S. Congresswomen, 12 others shot, at least 4 dead

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  1. MrJayremmie

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    Re: U.S. Congresswomen Assassinated

    Theories right now are Mexican drug cartels because she was outspoken against them and for border security. Also it may be a tea partier because this seems like it is over health care. Her office was also vandalized over health care.

    We'll see. The suspect was shot once i believe, but he was taken alive. If it is from the drug cartel (I forget where i heard that), then i hope we send in some air strikes in Mexico. If it is a tea partier, I hope the blame goes directly to their hate filled leaders. (Don't refill... reload... durr... 2nd AMMENDMENT!)

    According to MSNBC, the hospital spokesman and sheriff say she is still alive. FOX said they confirmed her dead, but Fox isn't really news.
     
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    Re: U.S. Congresswomen Assassinated

    I hope Fox is wrong, but if they're not, it makes MSNBC look ... not so good.

    Fox is also reporting at least 12 people were shot.
     
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    Re: U.S. Congresswomen Assassinated

    Tragic.

    Probably rule out mexican cartels. I'm wondering if its some anti-mexican skinhead type.

    saw this online somewhere:

    The man was young, mid-to-late 20s, white clean-shaven with short hair and wearing dark clothing and said nothing during the shooting or while being held down. He didn't look like a businessman, but more of a "fringe character," our source said.
     
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    Re: U.S. Congresswomen Assassinated

    CNN just changed it's "died" comment to "shot" and msnbc said she's alive and in critical condition.
     
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    Re: U.S. Congresswomen Assassinated

    MSNBC was reporting NPR's report that she had died. MSNBC interviewed the spokesperson of the hospital in Tuscon and the Congresswoman is in surgery. Four died on the scene.

    Not sure what Fox is saying currently or CNN as I'm going with MSNBC currently. An NBC affiliate (KVOA) is reporting that she has died. Lots of confusion going on. Can't really go with anyone other than MSNBC at the moment as they interviewed the spokesperson of the hospital she's at.
     
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    Re: U.S. Congresswomen Assassinated

    MSNBC talked to the sheriff who talked to her and the hospital spokeswoman who said she was in surgery and currently alive. MSNBCs word and sources >>> Fox. Especially when you think about the past.

    But anyway, my prayers are with her. God Bless her and lets hope for a recovery.
     
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    Fox is reporting she's still alive, and in surgery. FWIW.
     
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    Re: U.S. Congresswomen Assassinated

    LOL at Fox changing stories after their source confirmed her dead.
    Oh man. That is pathetic.

    Bad message to send before you have your facts straight. Lets all pray she will make it through.
     
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    Re: U.S. Congresswomen Assassinated

    Yes. Lets take a moment from this tragic incident to bash Fox News (and NPR and CNN and the multiple other outlets who reported her dead). That's the real story here.
     
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    Re: U.S. Congresswomen Assassinated

    Not really the time and place to do this.
     
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    Re: U.S. Congresswomen Assassinated

    Fox being the most watched news network needs to get their story straight. To say a congressperson is confirmed dead, even when other networks were saying she was alive in critical condition is irresponsible. They should be held to higher standards, but they are not.

    I was devastated when i turned to Fox. And full of hope of a recovery when i changed the channel to MSNBC.

    Again, prayers to her and her family for a full recovery.
     
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    Re: U.S. Congresswomen Assassinated

    Sounds like everyone reported her dead. NPR did first, then MSNBC did, Fox did, CNN did, Huffington Post did, Rueters did. Whatever your political leanings are, your preferred media outlet had it wrong at some point.

    MSNBC is reporting that AP is confirming that at least one of the currently deceased is one of Gifford's political aides.
     
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    Re: U.S. Congresswomen Assassinated

    Thanks for not taking it out of context or anything.
    They need to do their damn job.
     
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    Re: U.S. Congresswomen Assassinated

    I'm glad that FOX is apparently wrong. It makes FOX look ... not so good.
     
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    Re: U.S. Congresswomen Assassinated

    Others reported that NPR or whoever was saying she was killed. Not by their own sources. But anyway, I agree lets get past this.
     
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    Re: U.S. Congresswomen Assassinated

    At least 12 people shot? Jeez...

    Is there an accurate portrayal of what happened? I guess she was shot dead on the the head?
     
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    Re: U.S. Congresswomen Assassinated

    I found out about this initially from MSN.com, which had reported that she was dead. Then I went to CNN and they said she was dead.

    It wasn't just Fox.
     
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    Re: U.S. Congresswomen Assassinated

    Fox say they checked with three sources before making their report.

    Check out the title of this thread, "Assassinated."
     
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    So I guess 12 people shot (including a child), 4 dead.

    Do congresspeople not have good security?
     
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