It was a bloodbath in the State of Arizona: A young man has been shot in front of a shopping center in Tucson many people. Among the victims is the Democratic Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, there held a political event. She was hit at close range in the head. Washington - In a heavy gunfight were injured on Saturday at least twelve people in the U.S.state of Arizona. Among the victims is the congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. The Democrat was apparently shot at close range in the head. According to initial reports, they will shortly in the University Hospital in Tucson have succumbed to their injuries. Meanwhile, according to hospital reports, "They will be operated to live.." Her condition was critical.
Apparently an unknown shooter opened fire, while Giffords held a party event. The details of the crime were initially unclear. According to reports, were "fired 15-20 shots. Witnesses said several people were lying on the floor. The shooting took place in front of a Safeway grocery store.
According to CNN, the offender was arrested uninjured. In initial reports was not a politically motivated crimes mentioned. It had previously been no threats against the deputies. According to "New York Times last March, however, was Giffords office was vandalized in Tucson - a few hours after she had voted for health care reform by President Barack Obama.
Political topics of the Democrat, the reform of immigration policy, research on embryonic stem cells, alternative energy and a higher minimum wage. Gabrielle Giffords is married to U.S. astronaut Mark Kelly. The couple have no children.
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