Warrensville Heights, Ohio  – Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (D-OH11) released the following statement regarding the news that Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and others were shot at a community event earlier today in Tucson, AZ:

"I am deeply saddened that my colleague, Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, members of her staff, her constituents, and a federal judge were attacked. This was a deplorable and senseless act of violence. Today, is a very sad day for Arizona and all of America."

"My prayers go out to her, her family, and to all other victims. I ask everyone to keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

"Over the past two years, Gabby and I served together on the Science and Technology Committee, and lived in the same apartment building in Washington, DC. She is a personal friend and I pray for her recovery."