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Sheriff: Shooter targeted Rep. Giffords
Law enforcement officials believe Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was the intended target of an armed attack in Tucson.
The Associated Press
Law enforcement officials believe Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was the intended target of an armed attack in Tucson.
Pima County Sheriff Clarence Dupnik said at a Saturday evening news conference that "I don't have information about whether she was the first person shot, but yes, I believe she was the target."
The sheriff said Giffords was shot once in the head, and 18 other people were shot. Six are dead.
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