Flags on the U.S. Capitol fly half-staff to honor slain aide Gabe Zimmerman, who was killed in the assassination attempt on U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords Saturday. Giffords, a Democrat, was shot in the head and six others were killed when a gunman opened fire at a public event.
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Giffords’ doctors are cautiously optimistic that she would survive. Dr. Peter Rhee, right, and Chief of Neurosurgery Michael Lemole said Giffords is able to squeeze their hands on command but can not speak or open her eyes.
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Rep. Gabrielle Giffords could still be intensive care for weeks, and doctors wouldn’t speculate how long — or complete — her recovery would be. The side of the brain damaged by the bullet is responsible for speech, but whether that would be affected is not known.
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Alleged gunman Jared Lee Loughner, 22, is charged with five federal counts for the murder or two federal employees, the attempted murder of Giffords, and the attempted murder of two other federal employees. A total of six people, including a child, were killed and 19 were wounded.
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Police allege Loughner shot Giffords, seen here being rushed from the scene of Saturday’s bloodbath, in the back of the head, but the bullet didn’t enter the most vital parts of the brain.
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A stunned bystander is seen as emergency personnel work on a shooting victim Saturday. A member of Giffords’ staff said Sunday the gunman was “three of four feet away” from the congresswoman when he started blasting.
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Christina Green, 9, was the youngest victim. Her family said Christine went to the Tucson event because she had become involved in school government and wanted to learn about politics.
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Christine’s devastated father, John Green, said Loughner should be executed.
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Michelle Joseph places flowers at a makeshift memorial at the corner near where Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was shot.
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Bethany Woll, left, and Tracy Roberts pay their respects near Giffords’ offices during a candlelight vigil for Giffords in Tucson.
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Speaker of the House John Boehner called the rampage “an inhuman act.” Normal House business this week will be postponed to focus on any necessary actions in the shooting aftermath., but he warned violence wouldn’t deter lawmakers from their duties.
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A Pima County Sheriff deputy blocks the entrance of a Safeway Sunday where U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., was shot.
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