SoCal residents let out frustration and pain at an emotionally charged vigil in Hollywood, honoring the victims of the Texas school massacre.
At least one person was killed and multiple others were injured during a shooting on Sunday at a church in Laguna Woods, authorities said.
"We want to come together and create a safe space for everybody to just mourn and grieve on these travesties," said Anthony Bryson, from the CORE Movement organization."Come together in a sense of healing before talking about what are the next steps, and how do we get a solution so that things like this don't happen again."
In Woodland Hills, another gathering honored the innocent victims. Moms demanded action by holding a gun violence vigil. Those who turned out at that event say it's time for action. "What kind of country thinks that it's too dangerous to trust an 18-year-old with a six-pack of Coors, but it's fine for an 18-year-old to buy an arsenal of weapons," said Rep. Brad Sherman.
Many who turned out for Saturday's events urge all voters to use their voices to demand change to help save lives.
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