News from Walnut Creek, CA

The people killed in Tucson, Arizona on January 8, 2011 were among the 98,000 men, women and children shot in America every year. In California, more than 7,700 people are shot each year. Since the Tucson incident, there have been three mass shootings in California – Cupertino, Seal Beach and Los Angeles (Irwindale) — where a total of 16 people were killed and 12 wounded. On January 6th, a candlelight vigil was held in Walnut Creek. The event was organized by the Contra Costa Brady Campaign Chapter and the Peace and Justice Center.

Click here for television coverage of the vigil.