U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, a Republican from Janesville who represents Caledonia in the House of Representatives, issued this statement Saturday after the shooting in Tucson, Ariz.:

“I am deeply saddened by today's tragic shooting of my colleague Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, members of her staff and residents in Tucson, Arizona. My thoughts and prayers are with Congresswoman Giffords and her family, along with those impacted by this senseless act of violence."