Says they are heart broken over the shootings. She also says the tragedy has brought shame to the family. Lanza says she had not seen her nephew since he was 3 years old and shes worried about possible repercussions that her two youngest sons may face at school. We had nothing to do with it. Yes, were related, but my boys, my three younger boys did not know their cousins. She also says she has not heard from the gunmans father, peter lanza, about funeral arrangements. In light of the tragedy, gun control is once again a hot topic for public debate right now. A new abc news poll found that 54 of americans favor stricter gun control laws, and more than half say the shooting reflects broader problems in our society, not just one troubled person. West virginias democratic senator is a staunch gun rights advocate, said the shooting may be the tipping point. I dont know anyone in the sporting on hunting arena that goes out with an assault rifle. I dont know anybody that needs 30 rounds in a
A way forward, together, as world news begins. And good evening, on this monday night. As we begin a new week, all across the country, parents and children return to their schools, thinking of those 26 families from sandy hook elementary. Last night, the president assured them he will take action, saying they are not alone. And, as we said, this week here at abc news, we will join the search for answers about gun violence in america. But we do begin this evening in a community that is shattered e but holding on, and abcs dan harris, who has been there from the start, watched as the funerals began today. Dan . Reporter diane, good evening. This growing carpet of cards and flowers and teddy bears behind me is a symbol of a community that is hoping, in the words of one of the signs here, that love will get them through this. First, though, they need to get through the funerals, which began today. Today, in newtown, a funeral for noah pozner who was eulogized as a boy who liked animals, vi
Brought shame to the family. Lanza says she had not seen her nephew since he was 3 years old and shes worried about possible repercussions that her two youngest sons may face at school. We had nothing to do with it. Yes, were related, but my boys, my three younger boys did not know their cousins. She also says she has not heard from the gunmans father, peter lanza, about funeral arrangements. In light of the control is once again a hot topic for public debate right now. A new abc news poll found that 54 of americans favor stricter gun control laws, and more than half say the shooting reflects broader problems in our society, not just one troubled person. West virginias democratic senator is a staunch gun rights advocate, said the shooting may be the tipping point. I dont know anyone in the sporting on hunting arena that goes out with an assault rifle. I dont know anybody that needs 30 rounds in a clip to go hunting. But governor rick perry is taking the opposite view. He says hes fine
[ singing yes we can. We can build a beautiful city. 4 teenagers singing tonight in newtown, connecticut. Trying to bring solace to community dealing with overwhelming grief as memorial grows for the victims of friday massacre. Good evening. We are going to begin tonight with latest headlines prosecute newtown. Funeral Services Held today for 2 victim of the shooting on friday. Noah posner and jack pinto both just 6 years old. Police are promising a painstaking investigation into just what happened friday. It could take months and Sandy Hook School may never reopen. President obama and key senators begin a serious push to reduce gun violence across the country. As you well know an outpouring of support for the people in newtown. This morning a los angeles man bought coffee for folks going that the town general store. Laura anthony is in newtown, connecticut tonight and begins our coverage. Glimmer of good news in all the bad that came out of sandy hook these past three days. 2 survivor
I should say quickly, i reached out to white house i should say this. I got a text message from a task force official. They did not answer any questions regarding this reporting this morning, about the white house dropping the cdc guidelines. But they said this. On april 16th, President Trump released guidelines for opening america up again. Those guidelines made clear that each state should open up in a safe and responsible way based on the data and response efforts in those individual states. That breaking this morning. Nick, ill take it here. Interesting. Those guidelines are far different than the 17 pages that you first reported on. You broke the story last week. Very specific instructions for institutions about how to reopen safely. Im not sure i understand why they would be controversial. What was the move of the cdc official you spoke to when these things that they worked on pretty hard rejected or sidelined by the white house . I mean, pretty hard is a great characterization.