Las Vegas Vigil To Be Held In Newtown

NEWTOWN, CT — Following the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, a vigil will be held in Newtown to send love to the victims and call for action. The Newtown Action Alliance will host the vigil, which will take place Wednesday at 5 p.m.

"Many of you have asked what can be done," reads the Facebook event. "We believe thoughts and prayers are not enough! We must also demand action to #EndGunViolence."

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Attendees can sign up to attend the vigil here.

The news of the shooting rendered emotions all too familiar to Newtown, and set the stage for an increased push for gun reform. The Newtown Action Alliance released a statement Monday and took to Twitter to call for gun reform.

"After the Sandy Hook tragedy and other mass shooting incidents, thoughts and prayers are offered by Congressional members who stand with the NRA," The Newtown Action Alliance said in a statement."But these members of Congress have failed to do their job to keep all Americans safe. Taking action to reduce gun violence should not be a political issue. It is a matter of public safety and public health. We implore all members of Congress to dig deep and find the courage to immediately reject the NRA policy proposals that loosen our gun laws and pass a package of sensible federal gun laws similar to what was passed in Connecticut after the Sandy Hook tragedy in a bipartisan manner."

At 10:08 p.m. local time in Las Vegas, a gunman began opening fire on a 22,000-person crowd that gathered for a Jason Aldean concert. The barrage lasted for about 30 seconds and then there was a pause before the shots started again. People climbed over each other, running for safety as people were shot around them.

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The vigil will be located at 11 Mile Hill Road will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. For more information, click here.

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