Hundreds took to the streets Saturday, marching against gun violence and what they call a public health crisis. The march is part of the WearOrange movement to remember those who died and help survivors cope. naveencbs2ny reports.
-- Hundreds took to the streets Saturday, marching against gun violence and what they call a public health crisis.The latest NYPD data shows shootings are down 25% citywide so far this year compared to last.Brooklyn charter school students mark National Gun Violence Awareness with classroom walkout"The proliferation of guns in this country is ridiculous," said Leeanne Campbell, who lost her boyfriend to gun violence.
"Orange reflects and symbolizes the value of every person's life," said Diane Rinaldo, with Moms Demand Action."It's just not scientifically correct for us parents to have to bury our kids. They're supposed to be burying us," said Monica Cassaberry, whose 22-year-old son, Jamal, was fatally shot with an illegal gun in Brooklyn almost 12 years ago."I'm going to keep on fighting for him.
"If you own guns, you're storing them safely, and that we are advocating for reasonable policy that addresses mental health and the issue of a time where gun violence is at an all-time and unacceptable high," said Kelley Hecht, with Brady United.
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