AUSTIN, Texas - Congressman Roger Williams, R-Texas, says he's grateful to be alive after he and other lawmakers were ambushed during a baseball practice last week. Williams was in Austin Monday to give an update on his condition, as well as that of his aide, who was shot in the leg. 

"I think the thing that I think about most is what could have happened," Williams said. 

Congressman Williams got emotional during the Monday press conference when recounting how he and other lawmakers were ambushed last week during a Congressional baseball practice. Two people remain hospitalized from that shooting, including Majority Whip Representative Steve Scalise, R-La.

"Everybody yelled, 'He's got a gun, take cover,'" Williams said, recounting how he dove into a dugout, injuring his ankle. 

The gunman shot four people, including one of Williams' aides, Zack Barth, who's back recovering at home. 

Williams maintains the situation could have been different if his fellow Congressmen had been carrying guns. 

"I would have much rather had a weapon than a baseball bat," Williams said. 

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Williams also gave his thanks to the two Capitol Police officers providing security last Wednesday, and for the Alexandria Police Officers who arrived on scene. 

"They risked their lives to save ours," Williams said. "They stepped forward when they could have easily stepped back." 

Meanwhile, the Alexandria Police Department provided new details Monday about the incident. 

"The subject was basically taken down by officer fire from the officers engaged at the scene," said Alexandria Police Chief Michael Brown​. 

Officials say a combination of Capitol Police and Alexandria Police Officers stopped the suspected shooter, James Hodgkinson, a little more than four-and-a-half minutes after the first 911 call went out. 

"I could not be more proud of the officers of the Alexandria Police Department  that showed up that day," Brown said.  

It's an appreciation Williams says he shares. And as the wounds from Wednesday's attack begin to heal, Williams says now is the time for politicians on both sides of the aisle to come together.  

"I didn't run on fear. I ran on the opportunity to try to help my country and to help the people of Texas," Williams said.