Police officer injured in shooting throws first pitch at Congressional Baseball Game

David Bailey, one of the Capitol Hill police officers injured in the Alexandria, Va., shooting Wednesday, surprised the crowd at the Congressional Baseball Game Thursday when he came out onto the field to throw out the first pitch.

Very moving moment when Capitol Police Officer David Bailey surprised the crowd; he threw out the first pitch — pic.twitter.com/LcCClUMIHH

— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) June 15, 2017

Bailey appeared using crutches and threw out the first pitch with baseball legend Joe Torre.

{mosads}House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.), and four others, including Bailey, were injured during a shooting at a practice for the game on Wednesday. Scalise has undergone three surgeries since the shooting. The shooter died from his injuries.

Bailey’s surprise appearance was an emotional moment for many in the crowd who took to Twitter to share about the experience. 

Deeply touching to watch…#DavidBailey https://t.co/hzanHqfLY9

— Kitty Farmer (@4SacredHoop) June 15, 2017

Gives you chills. David Bailey, officer wounded in VA shooting, throws out 1st pitch at Congressional Baseball Game. pic.twitter.com/ottmHIBWRf

— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 15, 2017

Wounded Capitol Police officer David Bailey throws out the first pitch at the #CongressionalBaseball game – his bravery saved lives pic.twitter.com/5TBH0TMpVG

— JANICE ROGERS (@JANICEROGERS6) June 15, 2017

Injured Capitol Police Officer David Bailey throws out the first pitch. What a moment #CBG17 pic.twitter.com/gaY9dwql86

— Alex Moe (@AlexNBCNews) June 15, 2017

The most heartwarming first pitch I’ve ever seen – from injured hero Capitol police office David Bailey. https://t.co/mqjpEOkSz9

— Carolina Leinwand (@CaraFlamenca) June 15, 2017