Arizona Congresswoman Shot in the Head at Public Event

Gerald · 01-08-11, 02:20 PM

Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was shot in the head at close range by a gunman Saturday morning outside a grocery store in Tucson while holding a public event, Fox News has confirmed.Eight others were shot, including three of the Arizona Democrat's aides, at Giffords' "Your Corner" event held at a Safeway grocery story. A suspect is in custody.

Giffords was taken to a hospital but the condition of those shot was not immediately known, a senior congressional aide told Fox News.

The three staffers who were shot worked out of Giffords' Arizona office.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011...-public-event/

http://video.foxnews.com/v/4489953/c...giffords-aides

Note: Published January 08, 2011

Takeda Shingen · 01-08-11, 02:27 PM

Just saw this. Monsterous. A simply monsterous act.

Armistead · 01-08-11, 02:29 PM

Just read it, be interesting to see why this fellow did this. Total of 12 shot, but who knows how it will pan out. Lot's of heated stuff going on there.

MSNBC reporting she is in surgery, most news on the web has her dead...others in critial condition or killed.

01-08-11, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Armistead

Just read it, be interesting to see why this fellow did this. Total of 12 shot, but who knows how it will pan out. Lot's of heated stuff going on there.

That many shots often indicates much anger/rage at the subject of the shooting. That others in the congress woman's office were also shot, indicates a disgruntled former employee. Certainly the LEOs are looking into that.

CptSimFreak · 01-08-11, 02:40 PM

Someone not very happy with immigration laws?

Gerald · 01-08-11, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by CptSimFreak

Someone not very happy with immigration laws?

This is a serious situation, which one should not joke about, and it is a clear abuse of a rule, and unfortunately that happens like that in some countries, there are many reasons why these things happen, but only after a preliminary investigation, may be possibly some answers arrive..

Armistead · 01-08-11, 02:50 PM

All specualation now, but the fact someone attacked a congresswoman it probably has some political issue. I think with so many americans going through tough times, we'll see more of it. Some will celebrate the shooter.

Her brother and law is in space now.

She appears to be strong on border issues, let's hope that's not part of it.
They're have been past reports that the Cartels were gonna start hitting back. Right now our border is becoming a warzone in itself.

gimpy117 · 01-08-11, 02:54 PM

I don't to point fingers...but it warrants a mention that she had just edged out a tea party candidate in a close election. With all those stirrings of armed revolution in that party...it makes me wonder.

01-08-11, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by gimpy117

I don't to point fingers...but it warrants a mention that she had just edged out a tea party candidate in a close election. With all those stirrings of armed revolution in that party...it makes me wonder.

Not to point fingers but that is what you just did.

Your speculation would defy history where most assasins are left leaning.

Armistead · 01-08-11, 03:00 PM

Well, it will be spinned for political gain however it resolves. If a mexican, close the borders. Already news are talking about guns again...acting as if a semi auto is fully auto.

Takeda Shingen · 01-08-11, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by gimpy117

I don't to point fingers...but it warrants a mention that she had just edged out a tea party candidate in a close election. With all those stirrings of armed revolution in that party...it makes me wonder.

The Third Man is correct. You pointed fingers while stating the opposite. Gimpy, that is not objective, nor appropriate. The so-called Tea Party are not the terrorists claimed by the left. This is a terrible tragedy, but attempting to manipulate this to political advantage is just as distasteful.

Stealth Hunter · 01-08-11, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by The Third Man

Your speculation would defy history where most assasins are left leaning.

As Wikipedia would say, CITATION NEEDED.

CNN just reported that the shooter is a 21-year-old male. That's all anybody knows so far. A little young to be a disgruntled employee as you put it.

Reports are pouring in like mad over her condition as well.

http://www.google.com/search?q=giffo...ed=0CCIQ5QUwAA

TheDarkWraith · 01-08-11, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Armistead

Already news are talking about guns again...acting as if a semi auto is fully auto.

better go buy that AR-15 before they say it's illegal to own because it's a semi-automatic weapon. It's bad enough that some states won't allow you to own fully automatic weapons - who are they to tell me what I can and can't own?

Takeda Shingen · 01-08-11, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Stealth Hunter

As Wikipedia would say, CITATION NEEDED.

CNN just reported that the shooter is a 21-year-old male. That's all anybody knows so far. A little young to be a disgruntled employee as you put it.

Reports are pouring in like mad over her condition as well.

http://www.google.com/search?q=giffo...ed=0CCIQ5QUwAA

I should have clarified that. You are also right regarding the comment designed to associate the left with assasination.

Gerald · 01-08-11, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by The Third Man

Not to point fingers but that is what you just did.

Your speculation would defy history where most assasins are left leaning.

He pointed no fingers, but pure speculation about what may be a cause of the incident in question, it's not completely unfamiliar with the problems going on at the border

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gimpy117 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 3,243 Downloads: 108 Uploads: 0	I don't to point fingers...but it warrants a mention that she had just edged out a tea party candidate in a close election. With all those stirrings of armed revolution in that party...it makes me wonder. __________________ Member of the Subsim Zombie Army

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Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Just saw this. Monsterous. A simply monsterous act.

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Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Just read it, be interesting to see why this fellow did this. Total of 12 shot, but who knows how it will pan out. Lot's of heated stuff going on there. MSNBC reporting she is in surgery, most news on the web has her dead...others in critial condition or killed.

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CptSimFreak Frogman Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 291 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Someone not very happy with immigration laws?

01-08-11, 02:50 PM	#7
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	All specualation now, but the fact someone attacked a congresswoman it probably has some political issue. I think with so many americans going through tough times, we'll see more of it. Some will celebrate the shooter. Her brother and law is in space now. She appears to be strong on border issues, let's hope that's not part of it. They're have been past reports that the Cartels were gonna start hitting back. Right now our border is becoming a warzone in itself.

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Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Well, it will be spinned for political gain however it resolves. If a mexican, close the borders. Already news are talking about guns again...acting as if a semi auto is fully auto.