The 66-year-old Illinois resident James Hodgkinson, who opened fire in the city of Alexandria in Virginia and injured Congressman Steve Skelis, died in the hospital.

This was said by US President Donald Trump, writes The Washington Post.

Recall that the shooter was injured during a firefight with the police.

The police found out that earlier the man was accused of causing damage to the car, but later the charges were dropped.

On Steve Skeliza's official Facebook page, it says that the state of the congressman is stable. Before the operation, he was in good spirits and talked with his wife on the phone. In addition, he thanked the police for the courage.

At the same time, in his Twitter, US President Donald Trump wrote that the congressman was seriously injured.

"Steve Skeliz - a loyal friend and patriot, was seriously injured, but fully recovered. Our thoughts and prayers will be with him, "he said..

Also, Trump added that he had spoken with the congressman's wife and assured her that she could apply to him for any help.

As reported by the "Observer", there was the first video from the wounded as a result of shooting in the US state of Virginia by a congressman.

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