JUST IN: Democrat Congresswoman Assaulted in Her DC Apartment Building

Congresswoman Angie Craig of Minnesota was attacked inside her Washington, DC apartment complex Thursday morning, her Chief-of-Staff has confirmed.

Chief of Staff Nick Coe released a statement shortly after the assault.

Statement by Rep. Angie Craig's Chief of Staff: pic.twitter.com/YHXKJkuK42

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JUST IN: Minnesota U.S. Rep. Angie Craig was physically assaulted in her Washington, D.C., apartment building, defending herself before her attacker fled. Craig suffered bruising but is "otherwise physically okay," according to a statement from her office. https://t.co/8gp02UWCGT

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“This morning around 7:15 a.m., Rep. Craig was assaulted in the elevator of her apartment building in Washington DC.,” Coe said in a statement. “Rep. Craig defended herself from the attacker and suffered bruising, but is otherwise physically okay.”

“Rep. Craig is grateful to the DC Metropolitan Police Department for their quick response and asks for privacy at this time,” Coe said.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.