So there was yesterday [scary] Subject of “This Town” didn’t read [the book] Buildings may rise [height restrictions] “Gravity” seems pretty good [review] Fall style [inspiration] Photo by John Sonderman

Navy Yard [tragedy] Some victims were identified [here] Idiot throws firecrackers at the White House [arrested] Doubleheader [weather] Photo by Kevin Wolf

Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by the tragedy in Arizona today. **NOTE: The first NPR report said Rep. Giffords was killed. Local reports later confirmed she is alive and in critical condition. News stories are updated throughout the post.** NPR: Congresswoman, 6 Others, Killed By Gunman …

Dear Congressional Staffers: Nobody is too cool for the magnetometers. U.S. Capitol Police officers say they need more backing from their leaders to stop congressional staffers who insist on bypassing metal detectors when entering the Capitol with lawmakers. Several officers, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, told The Hill …

Rep. Gregg Harper (R-MS), in an interview with Politico, on his participation in the Congressional Sportsmen Caucus. "We hunt liberal, tree-hugging Democrats, although it does seem like a waste of good ammunition." What are we thinking, 20 gauge? via Taegan

Fox news is reporting shots fired on Capitol Hill in near one of the Senate buildings… UPDATE: Brett Baier reports the incident is near the lower Senate Park. Police are not allowing anyone to exit the capitol premises. UDPATE 2: Reports that one person is in police custody [tipster] UPDATE …