Deeds critically wounded; son dead from gunshot

[littlewolf]

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Source: times dispatch

Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Bath, is in critical condition after being stabbed in his home and his son Gus is dead from a gunshot wound, law enforcement sources told the Richmond Times-Dispatch this morning.

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In a news release, Virginia State Police said they responded to Deeds' home in Millboro at 7:25 a.m., and that the lawmaker was flown to the U.Va. medical center.

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"Virginia State Police are on the scene of an assault of a state legislator that took place Tuesday morning," the news release said. "Senator Creigh Deeds has been transported to U.Va. Hospital in Charlottesville for treatment of serious injuries sustained in the assault at his residence."
Regarding Deeds' son, state police would only say that "a second individual at the residence is deceased."

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“In this tough and sad time, our thoughts and prayers are with the Deeds family," McDonnell said in a statement. "The news from this morning is utterly heartbreaking.
"Creigh Deeds is an exceptional and committed public servant who has always done what he believes is best for Virginia and who gives his all to public service. He cares deeply about Virginia, and the people of Virginia care deeply for him.



Read more: http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/sen-deeds-critically-wounded-son-dead-from-gunshot-wound/article_431e61ca-5128-11e3-944a-001a4bcf6878.html

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I hope they catch this individual quickly.

[AtheistCrusader]

1. Catch who? The son that shot himself?

He didn't go far.

Is there another person of interest? The story is confusing in the context you presented it.

[flamingdem]

2. Spokesperson just said they aren't seeking suspects?

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[madaboutharry]

3. It appears that he was attacked by his son.

The police are not looking for an intruder.

"Deeds and another person, now deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, were the only people at the residence at the time of the stabbing, state police Sgt. Mike King confirmed at the scene in Bath County, according to The Roanoke Times."

[littlewolf]

4. I am sorry the way I read the article

I thought someone assaulted the Senator, and shot the son.
If I am wrong (and I could be) then this is worse.
prayers for the family.

[pinto]

5. Duplicate LBN post. See -

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014651917

Locking.