Connecticut Shooting Tragedy: The Victims

Connecticut Shooting Tragedy: The Victims December 15, 2012 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- Like the rest of the nation, in some way most Chicago families have been touched deeply by the shooting tragedy in Connecticut and many decided to show their solidarity with the child victims of Newtown by holding a vigil in a place dear to Chicago children. The vigil took place at a children's playground not unlike the one at Sandy Hook Elementary School and many in attendance Saturday night could relate personally to the loss of a child. They didn't know the victims in Connecticut. They didn't have to. Related Content Story: Connecticut shooting: Newtown mourns as police look for answers Story: Conn. tragedy puts light on Ill. concealed carry ruling "We feel your loss," said Pamela Hester-Jones. "And we love you. And we stand here tonight for all your children." "These children will never have a Christmas coming up in a few days," said Rev. Jesse Jackson. Mothers, siblings, friends of children killed in Chicago gun violence. They say what happened in Newtown has long been happening in this town. "I'm at 20 loved-ones that has been shot down like a dog by assault weapons," said Camiella Williams. "The time is now." They were joined by public officials, including Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who called on Congress to reinstate a federal assault weapons ban. "It's time for Congress to have a vote of conscience," Emanuel said. "It is time for a vote of conscience." "I call upon my colleagues in the <b>...</b>
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Connecticut Shooting Tragedy: The Victims