It is being reported that Arizona Representative Gabrielle Giffords (D) and at least 3 staff members have been shot at a public event. She has reportedly been shot at point blank range in the head.
http://www.tucsonweekly.com/TheRange/archives/2011/01/08/congresswoman-gabrielle-giffords-shot-this-morning
http://www.tucsonweekly.com/TheRange/archives/2011/01/08/congresswoman-gabrielle-giffords-shot-this-morning