Independence Day fireworks, once joyous celebrations, are now nightmares for these gun violence survivors
courtesy Maggie Montoya
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By Amir Vera, CNN
Maggie Montoya used to love Independence Day fireworks. Now, the loud explosions and bangs that come with the American ritual agonize her.
The 26-year-old’s views on fireworks changed after she had to hide under a desk while a gunman fired rounds in the King Soopers grocery store in Boulder, Colorado, more than three months ago. Ten people were killed in that shooting.
Colorado attack is seventh mass shooting in US in past 7 days 06:59 (CNN)Colorado lawmakers are facing pressure to act from constituents and are in the early stages of discussing gun reform proposals after a man opened fire at a Boulder supermarket last week, the state s top Democratic senator told CNN. We re talking probably a couple of weeks before we introduce substantial policy, but it s all very much a working process, Colorado Senate Majority Leader Steve Fenberg told CNN in an interview Friday, adding that Democrats are considering several ideas including a statewide assault weapons ban and mental health reform.
He said the broad conversations among the Senate Democratic caucus and the House Democratic caucus are ongoing with a variety of folks including law enforcement, local government officials, mental health experts and gun reform advocacy organizations, like Everytown for Gun Safety, Giffords, and Moms Demand Action.
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