Hundreds of community members gathered at Alexandria’s Market Square Friday evening (June ^) for the annual Wear Orange rally, joining a nationwide movement to honor victims and survivors of gun violence while demanding action to address what speakers called a public health crisis.
The event, organized by the Alexandria local group of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, featured emotional testimonials from survivors, calls to action from elected officials, and artistic performances highlighting the impact of gun violence.
“Every day, more than 125 people in America are killed by gun violence. Every year, that number exceeds over 44,000,” Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins told the crowd. “And every year, more than 97,000 people are shot and wounded in our country.”…