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"A Michigan jury’s conviction of Jennifer Crumbley, whose 15-year-old son killed four students at Oxford High School in 2021 in the state’s deadliest school shooting, of four counts of involuntary manslaughter sends a clear message that parents bear some responsibility when they ignore warning signs in their children and fail to lock up deadly firearms … Continue reading Statement from PAGV on Jennifer Crumbley Conviction

In Wake of Bruen Ruling, Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Said Second Amendment Allows Alleged Abusers to Keep Their Guns; PAGV Sees Public Safety Threat FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2023 Prosecutors Against Gun Violence has filed a “Friend of the Court” brief in support of the government’s challenge of a ruling that held … Continue reading Press Release: PAGV Files Amicus Brief Urging U.S. Supreme Court To Uphold Law That Disarms Domestic Violence Abusers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 2, 2023 "As we observe National Gun Violence Awareness Day, we reiterate the need for resources and changes in firearms laws that will help save lives, and we continue to urge the federal government to prioritize gun violence as a public health crisis.  "More than 17,000 lives were taken by gun … Continue reading PAGV Statement on National Gun Violence Awareness Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 24, 2023 "One year ago today, 19 innocent children and two brave, selfless teachers were killed when a gunman entered the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, and opened-fire inside classrooms. It left a tight-knit community—and the nation—shocked and devastated."Armed with an AR-15 rifle, the gunman held children and school staff … Continue reading PAGV Statement on One-Year Anniversary of ​Robb Elementary School Shooting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2023 Prosecutors Against Gun Violence today announced a new Co-Chair, Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein. PAGV Co-Chair Darcel D. Clark, Bronx County District Attorney, said, “I am pleased to Co-Chair PAGV with City Attorney Zach Klein. He has an impressive background and has served on PAGV’s Executive Board. With his … Continue reading Prosecutors Against Gun Violence Announces New PAGV Co-chair: Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 10, 2023 “PAGV has urged credit card companies to do their part to help stem the proliferation of firearms and ‘ghost gun’ kits purchased with their products. Recently, financial institutions created a Merchant Category Code for stand-alone gun shops that could be used to flag buying patterns indicating firearms trafficking or … Continue reading PAGV Statement on Legislation Targeting Merchant Category Codes for Gun Retailers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 23, 2022 "We mourn the 11 people killed in a shooting Saturday in the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park, CA and pray for the recovery of the 10 people who were wounded. The victims were celebrating the Lunar New Year when the alleged perpetrator, a 72-year-old man, began firing. … Continue reading PAGV Co-Chairs Statement on Monterey Park Shooting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 14, 2022 "Today is the 10-year anniversary of the Sandy Hook massacre, a profoundly dark moment in our nation’s history. On December 14, 2012, in Newtown, Connecticut, 20 children, ages six and seven, and six educators were killed when a young man armed with an AR-15 rifle and other weapons unleashed more than … Continue reading PAGV Co-Chairs Statement on 10-year Anniversary of Sandy Hook Shooting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 22, 2022 "We mourn the five lives taken when a gunman opened fire inside an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs, CO on Saturday. We also pray for the speedy recovery of the more than dozen people who were wounded during the rampage in Club Q. "This terrible attack against the LGBTQ+ … Continue reading PAGV Co-Chairs Statement on Colorado Springs Shooting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2022 "In Bristol, CT, and Raleigh, NC there are funerals taking place for victims of senseless gun violence. "Sgt. Dustin DeMonte and Officer Alex Hamzy  of the Bristol police force were killed and Officer Alec Iurato was wounded in a hail of 80 bullets fired by a man who allegedly … Continue reading PAGV Co-Chairs Statement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 11, 2022 PROSECUTORS AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE JOINS AMICUS BRIEF OPPOSING INJUNCTION ON ATF GHOST GUN RULE Texas Gun Kit Maker Filed Federal Lawsuit To Stop the Rule, Which Requires Manufacturers to Be Licensed, Do Background Checks and Put Serial Numbers on Parts; Is to Take Effect in August Prosecutors Against Gun … Continue reading Press Release: PAGV Joins Amicus Brief Opposing Injunction on ATF Ghost Gun Rule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7, 2022 "The alleged gunman who turned the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois into a bloodbath stands charged with seven counts of first-degree Murder. He also allegedly wounded dozens more when he targeted crowds of spectators. The youngest person wounded is only eight years old; one of the … Continue reading PAGV Statement on Highland Park Mass Shooting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2022 "It’s a great day for America as President Biden has signed into law the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.  This law is a significant step toward stemming the gun violence epidemic that our communities are enduring.  "It is especially welcome in light of the US Supreme Court ruling striking down … Continue reading PAGV Statement on Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 23, 2022 "Today’s Supreme Court decision overturning New York’s requirements for issuing a concealed carry permit puts the rights of those who want to carry a concealed firearm in public places squarely at odds with public safety concerns, and it jeopardizes law enforcement efforts to fight gun violence. We believe local jurisdictions … Continue reading Statement: PAGV Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on New York Concealed Carry Law

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2022 CONTACT: info@prosecutorsagv.org At last, we have bipartisan legislation to address the national crisis of gun violence, and we urge the Senate to pass it into law this week before Congress recesses. The modest new gun restrictions and important new funding for mental health and school security are common-sense approaches … Continue reading Press Release: ​PAGV Applauds Gun Legislation, Implores Senate To Go Further To Prevent Gun Violence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 25, 2022 "Once again, as a nation, we mourn the massacre of children in a school. Again, the mass shooter is an 18-year-old who walked into a store and legally purchased two assault-style rifles and hundreds of rounds of ammunition, which he unleashed yesterday within a classroom at Robb Elementary School in … Continue reading Statement From PAGV Co-Chairs on Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 18, 2022 Joint Statement from PAGV Co-Chairs Bronx DA Darcel D. Clark and Santa Barbara County DA Joyce Dudley: "It is inconceivable that there could be two murderous hate crimes perpetrated in one weekend in America, but that is just what happened. "The shooting  at the Geneva  Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods, CA … Continue reading Statement from PAGV Co-Chairs on California Shooting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 16, 2022 Joint Statement from PAGV Co-Chairs Bronx DA Darcel D. Clark and Santa Barbara County DA Joyce Dudley: The atrocity in Buffalo that took ten lives and wounded three others is as infuriating as it is heartbreaking. The world feels pain for the families that lost their loved ones and we … Continue reading Statement from PAGV Co-Chairs on Buffalo Mass Shooting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2022 CONTACT: info@prosecutorsagv.org PROSECUTORS AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE ASK VISA AND MASTERCARD TO END USE OF THEIR CARDS TO PURCHASE “GHOST GUN” PARTS ONLINE       The national, non-partisan group Prosecutors Against Gun Violence (PAGV) has sent a letter to Visa and Mastercard requesting them to end their merchant relationships with online … Continue reading Press Release: ​Prosecutors Against Gun Violence Ask Visa and Mastercard to End Use of Their Cards to Purchase “Ghost Gun” Parts Online

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 20, 2022 Joint Statement from PAGV Co-Chairs Bronx DA Darcel D. Clark and Santa Barbara County DA Joyce Dudley: Today marks 23 years since the massacre at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. Two teens armed with semi-automatic pistols and shotguns held the school under siege for 49 minutes, firing 188 rounds of … Continue reading Statement from PAGV Co-Chairs on Columbine High School Shooting Anniversary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 12, 2022 Joint Statement from PAGV Co-Chairs Bronx DA Darcel D. Clark and Santa Barbara County DA Joyce Dudley: Today in Brooklyn, New York, a gunman opened fire inside a subway station in the middle of rush hour as many commuters made their way to school or work. At least 10 people … Continue reading Statement from PAGV Co-Chairs on Brooklyn Subway Station Shooting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 12, 2022 Joint Statement from PAGV Co-Chairs Bronx DA Darcel D. Clark and Santa Barbara County DA Joyce Dudley: President Biden announced yesterday a significant step to stem the tide of proliferating “ghost guns,” which are firearms made from components purchased online and built at home, with no serial numbers so that … Continue reading Statement from PAGV Co-Chairs on President Biden’s Announcement Regarding New Rule On Ghost Guns