John – We have received news of a mass shooting in West Texas. At least five people were shot and killed, and another 21 were injured. We're still learning the details of this tragic attack. Coming just weeks after the deadly mass shooting in El Paso, the state of Texas has now endured two mass shootings in less than a month, and multiple high-profile mass shootings in the last two years. Our hearts are with the families in Odessa and Midland and with the people of Texas.
We need to honor the lives of those shot and killed and the lives of those affected by gun violence with action. Too many people have died. Each day the Senate fails to act on gun safety, an average of 100 Americans are shot and killed and hundreds more are wounded.
Tell your Senators it's past time to pass legislation requiring background checks on all gun sales and a strong Red Flag law. We don't have to live like this. We need lifesaving guns laws now.
Thank you for standing with us as we reckon with another act of mass gun violence.
- Everytown for Gun Safety
P.S. If you are a survivor of gun violence or have a loved one who has been wounded or killed by gun violence, you can share your story on our Moments That Survive Memory Wall with the stories of other survivors of gun violence.
