Rep. Steve Scalise returned to intensive care unit due to concern for infection
Despite being released not long ago, Congressman Scalise has been readmitted to the intensive care unit.
According to the congressman’s official Twitter account, he is back in the intensive care unit due to new concerns for possible infection.
Scalise and four other people were injured last month when a gunman opened fire on a Republican baseball practice in nearby Alexandria, Virginia. U.S. Capitol Police and other officers returned fire and killed the gunman.
The congressman was struck in the hip and the bullet tore into blood vessels, bones and internal organs. He has undergone several surgeries and had been upgraded to fair condition.
The statement said his current condition is listed as “serious.”
Here is the full statement:
"Congressman Steve Scalise has been readmitted to the Intensive Care Unit due to new concerns for infection. His condition is listed as serious."
The statement said more information would be provided on July 6 ,2017.
The Associated Press has contributed to this report.