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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