News from Stamford, CT

Stamford hosted a community vigil co-sponsored by the Interfaith Council and CT Against Gun Violence. A cross-section of the community participated, underscoring how this issue impacts us all. We heard from Lt. Chris Baker of the Stamford Police Department about the alarming increase in guns and gun violence in Stamford. He is seeing the impact of guns in his work with the Narcotics and Organized Crimes Unit. We heard from Mary Pelicci Hamilton about the lasting effects of losing her father to gun violence years ago. We heard from Chester Addison Community Center director Michael Hyman about the need for safe communities and activities for our children. We heard from State Representative and U.S. Senate candidate William Tong about his own family’s brush with violent crime and his efforts to ensure that Connecticut remains a place with safe and sane gun laws. And, among other clergy, I spoke of my hope that we can change the conversation about guns in this country. Anyone interested in working to prevent gun violence in Fairfield County is welcome to get in touch with me at kateheichler@gmail.com.

Link to a news story by The Stamford Advocate