Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords Shot In Tucson, Arizona

Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords Shot

Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords (Democrat-Arizona) was shot in the head at a appearance for constituents at a local grocery store. A 9 year old boy and a federal judge were also killed in the rampage. Several other victims where wounded in the shooting by the lone gunman.

While Giffords injuries are serious she is said to be able to respond to commands from doctors and has since undergone surgery. Her outlook is said to be optimistic according to hospital staff.

An unspecified number of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords staff members were injured in the shooting. Congressional officials said an aide to the Democrat was killed, but few details were released about the staff members.

As of this report police have the shooter in custody and has been unofficially identified as Jared Loughner, 22. Pima County Sheriff's officials said he used a pistol to carry out the shooting spree. Officials released the suspects name speaking on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to release it publicly.