Tragedy and Resilience: Reflecting on the Tucson Shooting Anniversary as Six Lives Were Lost and Rep. Giffords Fought for Recovery
Tucson, Ariz. – A decade after a harrowing shooting spree left six dead and 13 injured, including U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, the community continues to grapple with the ramifications of gun violence and political attacks. Among the casualties in the 2011 Tucson incident was U.S. District Judge John Roll. The shooter, Jared Loughner, who was 22 at the time, was subsequently sentenced to life in prison without parole. On this same date, other significant historical …