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WASHINGTON (AP) — Another victim of the mass shooting that critically injured a congressman is out of the hospital.
Matt Mika, a lobbyist for Tyson Foods, was released from George Washington University Hospital on Friday after being treated for multiple gunshots to his chest and arm.
"Matt's discharge is a welcome and important step" in his recovery, his family's statement said.
In all, five people were hurt in the June 14 attack on a Republican baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia.
U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise has undergone several surgeries and remains at Medstar Washington Hospital Center in fair condition.
Also injured were a congressional aide and two U.S. Capitol Police officers.
Capitol Police Special Agent Crystal Griner, who was shot in the ankle, was allowed to leave her hospital in a wheelchair on Wednesday to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Congressional Women's Softball Game.
Police officers shot and killed the gunman, 66-year-old James Hodgkinson of Illinois.
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