Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence

Police Officer Shot at Virginia Tech

sumi — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:50:50 +0000

WHEN: December 8, 2011
WHERE: Blacksburg, Virgina (Virgina Tech)
WHAT: On December 8, 2011, a gunman shot and killed police officer Deriek Crouse during the course of a routine traffic stop on the campus of Virginia Tech. This tragic shooting took place on the same campus that just four years ago suffered the deadliest shooting rampage in modern U.S. history.

Tragedy in Norway

sumi — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:31:42 +0000

WHEN: July 22, 2011
WHERE: Oslo & Utoya Island, Norway
WHAT: On July 22, 2011, right-wing extremist Anders Behring Breivik initiated a terrorist attack in Oslo, Norway resulting in the deaths of more than 70 people. After detonating a bomb in the city, Breivik shot and killed 69 people, mostly teenagers, on the nearby Utoya Island. In preparing for the attack, Breivik reportedly armed himself with ten 30-round magazines purchased from a U.S. supplier.

» Click here to read our press release on the Norway attacks

Rep. Giffords Shot, 6 Killed, 13 Injured

sumi — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:10:15 +0000

WHEN: January 8, 2011
WHERE: Tuscon, Arizona
WHAT: A mentally unstable man armed with a 31 round assault clip walked up to an outdoor town hall meeting held by U.S. House Representative Gabrielle Giffords and opened fire. He killed six people and wounded thirteen others, including Rep. Giffords. The shooter, Jared Lee Loughner was only stopped when he paused to reload and was stopped by bystanders.

» Click here to read the press release
» Click here to read a statement from Jim and Sarah Brady
» Read “Giffords Shooting – Another American Gun Tragedy”