Washington D.C. – Congressman Kevin McCarthy released the following statement on the shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) and members of her staff today:

"The attacks on Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, members of her staff, and others are absolutely appalling. This event is horrific and acts of such violence cannot be tolerated in our society. Judy and I will be praying for Gabrielle, her family, her staff, those who were injured and their families."