U.S. Congresswoman Giffords, six others, dead in Arizona mass shooting
January 9th, 2011 - 2:22 am ICT by BNO NewsTUCSON, ARIZONA (BNO NEWS) — U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and six others were killed on Saturday when a gunman opened fire at a supermarket in Tucson, Arizona, officials said.
A spokesman for the Pima County Sheriff’s Office said Giffords and six others were killed when a gunman opened fire at the scene, where Giffords was hosting her first “Congress on your corner” event of the year. Others were said to be injured.
“My 1st Congress on Your Corner starts now,” Giffords tweeted just before the shooting. “Please stop by to let me know what is on your mind or tweet me later.”
Giffords, who is considered a member of the Blue Dog Democrats, was first sworn into office in 2007. She was re-elected to a third-term this past November.
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