Democratic Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords (Arizona)and 17 other people were shot today at a public event in Tucson. She was shot in the head and has undergone surgery. She is considered to be in stable condition.
Giffords has been a critic of the anti-immigrant policies being implemented in Arizona and elsewhere.
A suspect, 22 year old Jared Laughner, was arrested, trying to run away.
Giffords had received threats, although the motive for the shooting has not yet been reveales.
Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords Shot in Tucson - NYTimes.com
Saturday, January 8, 2011
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