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Update on the Condition of Majority Whip Steve Scalise, Courtesy of MedStar Washington Hospital Center

June 14, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C.— MedStar Washington Hospital Center provided the following update on the condition of Majority Whip Steve Scalise:

“Congressman Steve Scalise sustained a single rifle shot to the left hip. The bullet travelled across his pelvis, fracturing bones, injuring internal organs, and causing severe bleeding. He was transported in shock to MedStar Washington Hospital Center, a Level I Trauma Center. He underwent immediate surgery, and an additional procedure to stop bleeding. He has received multiple units of blood transfusion. His condition is critical, and he will require additional operations. We will provide periodic updates.”

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