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Jan 12, 2021 Last week, to mark the 10-year anniversary of the shooting in Tucson, Arizona, that killed six people and wounded Gabby Giffords, a former congresswoman, Biden put out a statement saying as president his aim is to“defeat” the NRA. In the released statement, Biden says, “as President, I pledge to continue to work together with Congresswoman Giffords, and with survivors, families, and advocates across the country, to defeat the NRA and end the epidemic of gun violence in America.” “Ten years ago today, in Tucson, Arizona, six innocent lives were taken away by a senseles...

January 8th Memorial TUCSON (KVOA) - Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick reintroduced a bill to designate the January 8th Memorial "The Embrace" as a national memorial Monday. "The January 8th National Memorial Act will bolster the Memorial’s standing and recognize the events of January 8th, 2011, for what they were – a national tragedy followed by an incredible outpouring of support throughout our community and the whole country," said Kirkpatrick office said in a news release. On Jan. 8, 2011, former U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords was among the 13 wounded during a mass shooting at ...

JAN. 8 ANNIVERSARY: Memorials ensure those lost will never be forgotten JAN. 8 ANNIVERSARY: Tucson's Tribute and Transformation By Colleen Menadier | January 8, 2021 at 4:28 PM MST - Updated January 8 at 8:03 PM TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - Those killed in the Jan. 8 shooting may be gone, but they will never be forgotten. Christina-Taylor Green Memorial Park near Shannon and Magee roads in Tucson is just one of several memorials across the country dedicated to permanently honoring the families impacted by the shooting. To honor late judge John Roll, You can see a bust statue of him al...

Arizonans remember 10-year anniversary of Jan. 8 shooting Northwest Fire District Captain Jeff Hamblen stands at attention during the commemoration of the Jan. 8, 2011 tragedy and dedication of the Jan. 8 Memorial. (Source: Randy Metcalf) By KOLD News 13 Staff | January 8, 2021 at 3:24 PM MST - Updated January 8 at 3:24 PM TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - It’s been 10 years since Jared Loughner opened fire in a crowded parking lot near the intersection of Ina and Oracle roads. The tragedy killed six people and seriously injured 13 others, including former congresswoman Gabby Giffords w...

TUCSON (KVOA) - President-elect Joe Biden shared his sentiments about one of Tucson's darkest days on Friday in correspondence to the 10-year anniversary of the mass shooting. On Jan. 8, 2011, former U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords was among the 13 wounded during a mass shooting at the congresswoman’s “Congress on Your Corner” event at a Casas Adobes Safeway. That day also claimed the lives of six people – Christina-Taylor Green, Dorothy “Dot” Morris, John Roll, Phyllis Schneck, Dorwan Stoddard and Gabriel “Gabe” Zimmerman. After the tragic day, then President Barack Ob...