Washington, DC--Following yesterday’s assault weapon rampage shooting in Alabama leaving 11 dead including the shooter, America’s leading national gun violence prevention organizations--Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, Freedom States Alliance, Legal Community Against Violence, and Violence Policy Center-- issued the following joint statement:
“Our sympathies go to all those affected by this terrible tragedy.
Senator Hagan and Senator Burr both voted to repeal D.C.'s gun laws. This vote will allow military style weapons in D.C. This vote is a vote AGAINST national security. For more information: Brady Campaign
Adult/Youth Forum
Event will be held at:
HILLSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
3727 Fayetteville St—Durham, NC 27707
Friday, February 20, 2009
5:30PM—9:00PM
FREE TO THE PUBLIC
Vigils for Healing (Winston-Salem, NC)
Upcoming Events:
Vigil for Healing in Remembrance of Leon Denard Conrad, 29, who was fatally shot November 9, 2007. Rev. Judith Dancy and Rabbi Andrew Ettin will officiate at the vigil, which is currently planned for Thursday, March 26. Time and location pending.
