my congresswoman was shot today

[azfiddle]

I came back from a wonderful ride to an urgent message from a friend that Gabrielle Giffords, the congresswoman who represents my district, was shot in the head at point blank range at a community rally at a shopping center- along with 11 other people. Although I did not know her personally, I volunteered for her campaign and she was a very caring and committed person. I am so upset I don't know what to say.

[PamNY]

I've been following this story and it's just tragic.

Having this sort of thing hit close to home is so upsetting -- my thoughts go out to Rep. Giffords and all of you who are affected by this tragedy.

[NbyNW]

I've been following this, too. It is shockingly awful. I'm glad they have the shooter in custody.

[Crankin]

This is a sad day for Tucson. I feel like I don't what to say about my former state anymore. While this could certainly happen anywhere, things seem so polarized in AZ. It's really upsetting me, too.

[Trek420]

I've been trying to keep up with this. I keep expecting programming here (Northern CA) to be interrupted with news but nothing so far. I've been following online.

http://www.insidebayarea.com/oakland...870?source=rss

I am so sorry. I hope somehow that she is ok. My thoughts and prayers are with her, her staff and their families, Arizona and I guess all of us.

I am glad they have the shooter in custody.

[Biciclista]

I am truly sorry for your loss, and our loss. She died and she's not the only one. I am so sad that our country has become so dangerous and filled with hate. Another bright light has gone out.

[Trek420]

According to MSNBC, Congresswoman Gifford is out of surgery, under anesthesia and in critical condition. And yet the surgeon is optimistic for her eventual recovery.

Several other staff members are still in surgery.

[OakLeaf]

Just got home and saw this.

She is ALIVE according to the latest reports.

Let's all pray/send vibes that she stays that way and makes a complete recovery, and that everyone behind this is put away.

[abejita]

I don't think she died. The front page of msnbc says that her surgeons are optimistic for her survival. A federal judge was killed.