NEWTOWN ACTION ALLIANCE WILL HOLD A CANDLELIGHT VIGIL TONIGHT TO SHOW SOLIDARITY FOR THE ORLANDO COMMUNITY

For Immediate Release
June 12, 2016

Contact:
John Kelley
917-679-6475
jkelley@newtownaction.org

MEDIA ADVISORY

AT LEAST 50 AMERICANS WERE KILLED AND 50 MORE WERE INJURED IN THE ORLANDO NIGHTCLUB SHOOTING LAST NIGHT

NEWTOWN ACTION ALLIANCE WILL HOLD A CANDLELIGHT VIGIL TONIGHT TO SHOW SOLIDARITY FOR THE ORLANDO COMMUNITY

WHO: For all supporters who reject hatred and gun violence

WHAT: At least 50 people were killed and more than 50 others were injured by an assault rifle at a gay nightclub in Orlando last night – which is sadly, now the largest and deadliest mass shooting in American history. We are holding an impromptu vigil to support the Orlando community and to stand against hatred and gun violence. We encourage everyone to bring a sign and a candle.

WHEN: Sunday, June 12, 2016 from 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

WHERE: At the National Shooting Sports Foundation headquarters- 11 Mile Hill Rd, Newtown, CT 06470

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The Newtown Action Alliance (www.newtownaction.org) is a grassroots organization formed after the tragic shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School. It works to make America’s children, families, and all citizens safer through legislative and cultural change that will reduce gun violence in our nation.