Gabby Giffords statement on mass shooting in Tucson, Arizona

WASHINGTON — GIFFORDS, the national gun violence prevention organization led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, released the following statement on a mass shooting that took place in Tucson, Arizona, early this morning. At least nine people were injured in the initial shooting. Details from the shooting are still developing. According to WINK, “The incident marks the city’s worst mass shooting since the attempted assassination of former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in 2011.”

“My heart is with the victims of this senseless shooting, as well as their families. I am praying for  swift and full recoveries for everyone who was injured. I know firsthand how devastating the injuries from a shooting can be, and my thoughts are with each person who was impacted,” said former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords. “It is especially alarming to see another mass shooting in my hometown. As we await more information, what I know is this: Arizonans should be able to go get pizza on a Saturday night without fearing the next random act of gun violence. Arizona continues to have laws that make it easy for dangerous people to access guns — the time to act is now.”

Arizona earned an “F” rating on GIFFORDS’ Annual Gun Law Scorecard. The state lacks commonsense gun laws like universal background checks, gun owner licensing and red flag laws.