ALEXANDRIA, VA (WTVB) – A former legislative aide for Seventh District Republican Congressman Tim Walberg was among the five persons shot Wednesday morning when a gunman opened fire on G.O.P. lawmakers who were practicing for a charity baseball game.
www.MLive.com reported at midday that Matt Mika was in critical condition after he was shot at least four times.
Mika is a Western Michigan University and Adrian College graduate. He was serving as the Director of Government Relations for Tyson Foods’ offices in Washington, D.C..
Michigan Republican Congressmen Mike Bishop, John Moolenaar and Jack Bergman were at the field when the gunfire broke out. None of them were injured.
Walberg released the following statement on Wednesday afternoon….
“Matt Mika was a former staff member during my first term in Congress and has remained a close friend ever since. Matt is a graduate of Adrian College, and as a former baseball player, he was volunteering at this morning’s practice to help the congressional team get ready for the game. This is deeply personal and Sue and I are praying for Matt as he receives medical attention. We are also praying and wish a speedy recovery for my friend Congressman Steve Scalise, the heroic Capitol Police officers, and everyone affected by this horrible shooting.”
