People whose lives have been changed by gun violence gathered in Pittsburgh Thursday night to push for stronger gun legislation.
Friday marks five years since a gunman barged into a Pittsburgh synagogue, killing 11 congregants in the deadliest antisemitic attack in American history. The victims of the attack are being honored.People gathered at Rodef Shalom in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Thursday night to honor the 11 Jewish worshippers killed in the shooting and to push for stronger gun legislation. Personal stories were shared with the goal of collecting those stories and sharing them with state lawmakers.
Each person participating in the service came with personal stories of how gun violence has impacted their lives.Video below: People impacted by gun violence honor Pittsburgh synagogue shooting victims, call for stronger gun laws 5 years after attackRichard Carrington, executive director of Voices Against Violence, came to the event to represent Moms Demand Action.“I’ve been to over 220 funerals of young people that I’ve worked with,” Carrington said.
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