Yesterday, 15 years ago, a mass shooting in Tucson, Arizona, left six people dead and injured then-Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. On the anniversary, Giffords reaffirmed her commitment to fighting gun violence, saying, “I’ll never stop fighting,” in a message reported by FOX 10 Phoenix.
On the anniversary, Giffords reflected on her recovery, saying, “He shot me in the head. Point blank. I almost died, but I fought for my life, and I survived. I learned to walk again. One step at a time,” according to AZFamily. She and her husband, Sen. Mark Kelly, continue to fight gun violence through their organization GIFFORDS, which advocates for stricter gun laws and supports lawmakers with similar goals.
Gabrielle Giffords, who was wounded in a 2011 shooting that also injured 12 others, continues to advocate for gun safety despite lasting physical challenges, including limited motion and aphasia. She reports that her efforts have contributed to the enactment of more than 820 gun safety laws nationwide. Her work was recently recognized by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and she received an ovation from attending lawmakers, according to AZFamily…