Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords Responds to Outbreak of Shootings in Philadelphia Over the Weekend

June 17, 2019 — Today, Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, co-founder of the gun violence prevention organization Giffords , responded to an outbreak of shootings over the weekend in Philadelphia. In all, it was reported that up to five people died and 23 more were injured in 19 shootings across the city.

Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords:

“Until our lawmakers take action to address American’s gun violence crisis, it will be an inescapable part of our daily lives. It will continue to impact communities in cities, like Philadelphia, that are too often are ignored by politicians in Washington, DC. Graduation parties and playgrounds should be filled with joy and laughter — not grief and worry. We know how to solve this problem. We know there are solutions that can be signed into law today that will save lives. But we need elected officials at all levels of government who will act on our demand for change.”

Related Resources

 Factsheet: Shootings, Cities, and the Summer : Giffords Law to Prevent Gun Violence examined how the summer months bring rising temperatures, longer days, and in many cities, more gun violence and how best to address the crisis.

 Memo: 19 Shootings, 21 Victims, 1 Weekend in Philadelphia: Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence provided an analysis of Pennsylvania’s gun laws and the shootings in Philadelphia over the weekend.