MRF News Release - Congresswoman and Motorcyclist Fatally Shot

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MRF News Release - Congresswoman and Motorcyclist Fatally Shot
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
08 January 2011
Contact: Jeff Hennie, Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs
Congresswoman and Motorcyclist Fatally Shot
Saturday January 8, 2011:
Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) was fatally shot outside a grocery store while conducting a public event with her constituents in north Tucson, Arizona.
Details are emerging, but its certain Giffords was fatally shot along with up to possibly 5 more with injuries to another 12, or more.
Giffords was Chair of the United States House of Representatives Motorcycle Safety Caucus. She was a true friend of the motorcyclists of this Country and served them well. We at the MRF are deeply saddened by this loss and wish her surviving family well in this tragic time.
UPDATE!!!!!!
The breaking news reported earlier about Congresswoman Giffords is now incorrect. She has miraculously survived and is in intensive care. Please pray for a full recovery.