The spontaneous demonstration was one of several heartfelt expressions of support and condolences for the victim of the El Paso mass shooting.
Hundreds of mothers surged to the White House with other protesters Saturday evening to demand stricter gun control laws in the wake of the horrific mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, that killed at least 20 people.
The powerful, spontaneous “Moms Demand Action” demonstration was one of a series of heartfelt expressions of support and sympathy throughout the nation for the victims of the shootings at a Walmart, in which at least 26 people were injured.A representative of the group told The Washington Post that members were meeting nearby for a conference.
In the El Paso area, hundreds of residents lined up to donate blood for the victims of the shootings after police issued a plea that was picked up and passed along by others. One good Samaritan bought pizza to hand out to the crowds of blood donors waiting outside in the hot sun.— Mia Farrow August 3, 2019
This is what El Paso is all about. Hundreds of people already lined up in 100 degree weather to donate blood. I love this community so much pic.twitter.com/EByQzR3z4Gi’m so glad there are still good people in this world. #ElPasoShooting #walmartshooting pic.twitter.com/hpZgv8DdQnOur #PhoenixFamily and @SocorroISD stands with all of El Paso. We are #ElPasoStrong. pic.twitter.com/WqwvyJfyby
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