United States Senator Rand Paul’s staffer was stabbed multiple times with a knife in Washington, D.C.

Paul confirmed that the victim of the stabbing incident was a member was his congressional staff. He released the following statement:

“This past weekend a member of my staff was brutally attacked in broad daylight in Washington, D.C. I ask you to join Kelley and me in praying for a speedy and complete recovery, and thanking the first responders, hospital staff, and police for their diligent actions. We are relieved to hear the suspect has been arrested. At this time we would ask for privacy so everyone can focus on healing and recovery.”

This story is developing.