Republicans send prayers on Twitter after shooting in DC

The chairman of the Republican National Committee sent a prayer of comfort on Wednesday following a shooting at the Family Research Council (FRC) building in downtown Washington, D.C.

Rep. John Fleming (R-La.) was also quick to respond to the news via Twitter.

Prayers for those affected by the shooting at @frcdc today – our hearts are with you and we pray for His comfort and healing at this time.

— Reince Priebus (@Reince) August 15, 2012

I join my friend @tperkins & the great folks at @frcdc praying for guard shot today in this senseless act. politi.co/OcuQMW

— John Fleming (@RepFleming) August 15, 2012

Many Republicans have worked with the FRC, an influential Christian group founded by Focus on the Family’s James Dobson. Among the group's many issues is opposition to abortion rights.

A security guard was reportedly shot in the arm during the incident. ABC 7, a local station, reported a suspect is in custody.

“The police are investigating this incident,” FRC President Tony Perkins said in a statement released shortly after the shooting. “Our first concern is with our colleague who was shot today. Our concern is for him and his family.”

Rep. Tim Huelskamp (R-Kansas) also tweeted and Rep. Diane Black (R-Tenn.) retweeted the Susan B. Anthony List.

Prayers are with our friends .@frcdc.

— Cong. Tim Huelskamp (@CongHuelskamp) August 15, 2012

MT @sbalist: Our prayers are w/ all of our friends at Family Research Council where an employee was shot this morning @frcdc #prolife

— Diane Black (@RepDianeBlack) August 15, 2012

Updated at 2:47 p.m.

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