294 children have been killed from gun violence so far in 2026

19 years ago, 32 people were killed and 23 were injured in a mass shooting at Virginia Tech.

We remember the lives taken and will continue to #HonorWithAction.

#EndGunViolence #VirginiaTech

On Monday in DeKalb County, Georgia, 40-year-old Lauren Bullis was shot and killed while walking her dog.

The gunman is allegedly the same suspect accused of shooting another woman to death and shooting and critically injuring a man within a span of hours.

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Five years ago, eight people were killed in a mass shooting at a FedEx in Indianapolis, Indiana.

We remember the lives taken and will continue to #HonorWithAction.

#EndGunViolence

Reclaiming “Gun Control”: Why We Need Safety, Prevention, and Control I cofounded the Newtown Action Alliance to pass gun control laws and create the cultural shift that was needed to prevent tragedies in other communities.

Check out my new #GetWithThePOgram substack post. I made a decision to reclaim “gun control” after years of avoiding it & encouraging advocates & journalists to do the same.

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On April 10th in Harris County, Texas, a man fatally shot his soon-to-be ex-wife, 44-year-old Tynice Friday in front of their 6-year-old and 18-year-old children.

According to HCSO, her family said she had been in fear for her life due to her husband’s recent behavior.

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Sophie and Colin Hortman reflect on grief, legacy as state looks to memorialize their parents Legislators are proposing a suite of memorials this session to remember Melissa and Mark Hortman, who were shot and killed in their home last June.

It’s the first legislative session without former Minnesota House DFL leader Melissa Hortman, who was killed in her home with her husband, Mark, last June. For their children, Sophie and Colin, it’s their first spring without their parents.

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📞 Make your voice heard! Urge your Members of Congress to #KeepKidsSafe by cosponsoring Ethan’s Law, the child access prevention law.

#EndGunViolence

100 days into 2026:

There have been 3,400+ gun deaths, 5,800+ gun injuries, and 99+ mass shootings in the U.S. this year.

Source: U.S. Secret Service (2019), Protecting America’s Schools: A U.S. Secret Service Analysis of Targeted School Violence

76% of school shooters get their guns from home.

Join Newtown Action Alliance and National PTA TOMORROW to pass Ethan’s Law, to #KeepKidsSafe from unsecured guns.

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On April 6th in Wildwood, Florida, 77-year-old Jerrylea Vaughn was killed by her son using knife and a handgun.

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In North Carolina, 36-year-old Devonelle Brimage was shot and killed in a car while holding his 8-month-old baby.

“In his final moments, he showed incredible courage and love—using his own body to shield and protect his 8-month-old baby.”

GoFundMe: gofund.me/c8c700b6d

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Three years ago, five people were killed and eight injured in a mass shooting at Old National Bank in Louisville, Kentucky.

Urge Members of Congress to cosponsor the #AssaultWeaponsBan

(202) 224-3121

We remember the lives taken and will continue to #HonorwithAction.

On April 7th, 41-year-old Michael Garcia was an innocent bystander caught in a crossfire while driving in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Loved ones remembered Michael Garcia as a father, military veteran and beloved member of New Orleans’ craft beer community.

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Join Newtown Action Alliance and National PTA to pass Ethan’s Law, to #KeepKidsSafe from unsecured guns.

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On Monday in Charlotte, North Carolina, 58-year-old Tammy McCollum who was shot and killed by her husband who called 911 and admitted he shot his wife during an argument.

Pastor Tammy McCollum was a devoted member of The Well Worship Center.

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Call your members of Congress and urge them to #KeepKidsSafe by cosponsoring the child access prevention law, Ethan’s Law.

📞 Congressional Switchboard: 202-224-3121

#EthansLaw #EndGunViolence

On Sunday in Atlanta, Georgia, 3-year-old Armani Lyons was shot and killed.

“Armani was full of life, joy, and innocence a bright light who brought smiles to everyone he met.”

gofund.me/4bdc5e926

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Instead of playing politics, Congress should be passing common sense legislation that helps keep people safe. That’s why I support Ethan’s law. It requires safe storage of guns. It’s the right thing to do.

@newtownaction.org
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In Atlanta, Georgia, 16-year-old Tianah Robinson was killed at a park and a 15-year-old was shot in the shoulder.

Crime Stoppers award for anyone with information about the incident is $15,000. (404) 577-TIPS (8477)

GoFundMe: gofund.me/a1dcc506d

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📞 Make your voice heard! Urge your Members of Congress to pass the Vote Without Fear Act.

The act would prohibit bringing guns within 100 feet of a polling place or a site where ballots are counted or processed, with exceptions for security guards and law enforcement.

#EndGunViolence

Protecting democratic spaces from armed intimidation is essential to safeguarding both public safety and the functioning of democracy.

Join Newtown Action Alliance and OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates TOMORROW to pass the Vote Without Fear Act.

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On March 28th in Nashville, Tennessee, 6-year-old Steven Lamont “Junebug” Ricks died after unintentionally shooting himself with an unsecured pistol inside his home.

Urge Congress to #KeepKidsSafe by cosponsoring Ethan’s Law.

(202) 224-3121

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4-year-old found holding gun after 2-year-old shot in the head in accidental shooting, HCSO says A 2-year-old was flown to the hospital after being shot by a 4-year-old in the head in an accidental shooting at a Channelview-area home, according to the HCSO. The gun owner, a family friend who was ...

A 2-year-old was flown to the hospital after being unintentionally shot in the head by a 4-year-old in Houston, Texas.

Urge Congress to #KeepKidsSafe by cosponsoring Ethan’s Law.

(202) 224-3121

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Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated 58 years ago today. His leadership, courage, and unwavering commitment to justice transformed the fight for civil rights and continues to inspire generations.

We honor his legacy by turning remembrance into action.

#EndGunViolence #HonorWithAction

Four years ago, six people were killed and 12 injured in a mass shooting in Sacramento, California.

We remember the lives taken and will continue to #HonorWithAction.

#EndGunViolence

On Wednesday, March 25th, in Grovetown, Georgia, police responded to a domestic complaint. This call was made 8 days before a man allegedly shot and killed his estranged wife, 36-year-old Myneika Scott, before reportedly killing himself.

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17 years ago, 13 people were killed and four injured in a mass shooting at the American Civic Association immigration center in Binghamton, New York.

We remember the lives taken and will continue to #HonorWithAction.

#EndGunViolence

7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore was fatally struck by a stray bullet yesterday in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

The infant, who was in a stroller, was with her mother when she was shot in the head.

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