Tragic news out of Virginia this morning. It is being reported that State Senator Creigh Deeds has been stabbed and his son has been killed.
Former VA Dem gov nominee Creigh Deeds news is terrible http://t.co/YS5S9f72eu #Virginia
— Luke Russert (@LukeRussert) November 19, 2013
VA State Senator and former Dem candidate for VA Gov Creigh Deeds has been stabbed in his home; son has been shot http://t.co/JGZukD3Cut
— Political Capital (@PolitcalCapitaI) November 19, 2013
#BREAKING: Creigh Deeds stabbed, son dead; Virginia state senator in critical condition -Washington Times: http://t.co/o85yALGBT4 @washtimes
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) November 19, 2013
Holy crap is this for real? Creigh Deeds stabbed and his son shot to death? http://t.co/hHWwsXYLKm
— Leon Wolf (@LeonHWolf) November 19, 2013
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.
Twitter users immediately began sending prayers.
Prayers for Sen. Creigh Deeds who is in critical condition after being stabbed in his home. His son Gus is dead from a gunshot wound.
— Donna Brazile (@donnabrazile) November 19, 2013
Stunning news from Bath County. I am praying for @CreighDeeds and his family at this very, very difficult time.
— Mark Warner (@MarkWarner) November 19, 2013
https://twitter.com/matthewhurtt/status/402812433095327746
Praying. RT @WashTimes BREAKING: Creigh Deeds stabbed, son dead; Virginia state senator in critical condition http://t.co/Yvcahjiz5H
— LifeNews.com (@LifeNewsHQ) November 19, 2013
Please join us in praying for Sen. Creigh Deeds and his family after a terrible incident that left him critically wounded and his son dead.
— Diocese of Richmond (@RichmondDiocese) November 19, 2013
Update:
State Police will hold Noon press briefing on situation involving Sen. Creigh Deeds. We will be there live.
— Ryan Nobles (@ryanobles) November 19, 2013
#Va St. Sen & former Gov candidate Creigh Deeds is in serious condition at UVA Hospital after being stabbed by his son 1/2 @nbcwashington
— Julie Carey (@JulieCareyNBC) November 19, 2013
#VA State Police say after stabbing his father, St. Sen. Deeds' son killed himself in Bath County. Deeds listed in serious condition 2/2
— Julie Carey (@JulieCareyNBC) November 19, 2013
New info MT- @JulieCareyNBC: State Police say after stabbing his father, Deeds' son killed himself in Bath County.
— Ryan Nobles (@ryanobles) November 19, 2013
Dorothy and I are praying for the Deeds family at this difficult time. -tm
— Terry McAuliffe (@TerryMcAuliffe) November 19, 2013
Update:
Gov. @BobMcDonnell statement on critical injuries to St. Sen. Creigh Deeds calling the news "uttlerly heartbreaking" http://t.co/ADXPhSPzNt
— Julie Carey (@JulieCareyNBC) November 19, 2013
Governor McDonnell’s full statement:
RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell issued the following statement this morning following news from Bath County that State Senator Creigh Deeds has been seriously injured in a morning altercation. Senator Deeds is currently being treated at U.Va.
“In this tough and sad time, our thoughts and prayers are with the Deeds family. 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. I urge all Virginians today to join me in praying for a full and complete recovery for Creigh and for many more years of his public service to the Commonwealth. At this moment, our state unites in prayer for Creigh Deeds and his family.”
UVA Media Relations tells me Sen Deeds is still in critical condition. http://t.co/RUeFozPdB6
— Max Smith (@amaxsmith) November 19, 2013
RT @nbcwashington Deeds was stabbed multiple times in the head and torso, police said. Gus Deeds died at scene. http://t.co/4yVDxEMyV9
— Julie Carey (@JulieCareyNBC) November 19, 2013
Update: Authorities will not yet confirm that Gus Deeds died of self-inflicted wound. However, they are not looking for suspects at this time:
BREAKING: VA State Police spokesperson can't confirm yet if Gus Deeds wound was self-inflicted. Still trying to determine sequence of events
— Prudence Paine (@PruPaine) November 19, 2013
#VA State Police still trying to piece together the motive and whether gunshot wound to Gus Deeds was self inflicted.
— Katie Love (@KatieLoveSocial) November 19, 2013
#VA State Police: Not saying if gun shot to Gus Deeds is self-inflicted. Police aren't looking for any suspects.
— WSLS 10 (@wsls) November 19, 2013
Deeds presser: Not saying son's gunshot wound was self-inflicted, but police NOT looking for any suspects in the incident.
— Evan Macbeth (@Paradox13VA) November 19, 2013
Twitchy will continue to monitor this tragic story and will update with further developments.
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