TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — On January 8, 2011, six people died and 13 were injured after a mass shooting in Tucson.
On the 12th anniversary, Arizona leaders are remembering one of the darkest days in Tucson, while honoring those who died and those who were wounded.
In a tweet, Gabrielle Giffords, in part, said:
"12 years ago today, I was meeting my constituents at a local Safeway. Then everything changed."
12 years ago today, I was meeting my constituents at a local Safeway.
— Gabrielle Giffords (@GabbyGiffords) January 8, 2023
Then everything changed.
Six people were shot & killed: Christina-Taylor Green, Dorothy Morris, Judge John Roll, Phyllis Schneck, Dorwan Stoddard, Gabe Zimmerman. I was shot in the head. 12 more were injured. pic.twitter.com/Gf9N1D41Q7
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In a tweet, Senator Krysten Sinema, in part, said:
"It’s hard to believe that it’s been 12 years since the tragic shooting in Tucson that killed 6 Arizonans and injured many others, including my friend Gabby Giffords. Today, we remember the Arizonans who were taken too soon and condemn these senseless acts of violence."
It’s hard to believe that it’s been 12 years since the tragic shooting in Tucson that killed 6 Arizonans and injured many others, including my friend @GabbyGiffords. Today, we remember the Arizonans who were taken too soon and condemn these senseless acts of violence.
— Kyrsten Sinema (@kyrstensinema) January 8, 2023
In a tweet, Congressman Raul M. Grijalva, in part, said:
"On this day 12 years ago, Tucson was rocked by a devastating act of political violence."
On this day 12 years ago, Tucson was rocked by a devastating act of political violence.
— Raul M. Grijalva (@RepRaulGrijalva) January 8, 2023
I will never forget those lost in this tragedy and commit to preventing gun violence and making our communities safe.
In the 118th Congress, we must work together to end this scourge. pic.twitter.com/4WvwZMwgSW
In a tweet, Rep. Juan Ciscomani, in part, said:
"Today, we remember the lives lost 12 years ago in a tragic act of violence that shook our community"
Today, we remember the lives lost 12 years ago in a tragic act of violence that shook our community:
— Rep. Juan Ciscomani (@RepCiscomani) January 8, 2023
Christina-Taylor Green
Judge John Roll
Gabe Zimmerman
Phyllis Schneck
Dorothy Morris
Dorwan Stoddard
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Corey Salmon is a real-time editor and associate producer for KGUN 9. He was born in New York but has lived in Tucson for over 10 years. Share your story ideas and important issues with Corey by emailing corey.salmon@kgun9.com or by connecting on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
