A member of the British Parliament is in critical condition in hospital after she was shot and stabbed outside a meeting with some of her constituents.
Jo Cox was shot 3 times, including once in the head.
The attack has been condemned by politicians across the spectrum in Britain, and all campaigning in the EU referendum has been placed on hold in light of the attack.
Reporter Bethann Davis is on the scene in Mrs. Cox's parliamentary district.
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A 52 year-old man has been arrested in connection with the attack.
Sam Watson witnessed the attack, and says the gunman calmly walked away once it was over.
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British lawmakers have roundly condemned the attack on Mrs. Cox.
Nick Clegg is Britain's former Deputy Prime Minister.
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Gun attacks in Britain remain a relative rarity.
Chris Philips is a former Commander with London's Metropolitan Police.
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