Dozens of high school students in Minneapolis marched through the city on Friday, advocating for stricter gun control measures following the recent Annunciation Catholic Church shooting. The rally, organized by gun control advocates, saw passionate voices from students expressing their fears, with 16-year-old Anna Hoofer stating, “Every day, I walk to school with the fear in the back of my mind that I will not survive.”
Alongside students, local lawmakers emphasized the need for legislative action, with State Representative Emma Greenman advocating for an assault weapons ban and restrictions on high-capacity magazines. Minnesota’s Governor Tim Walz is also considering calling a special session of the state legislature to tackle the issue of gun violence, highlighting the urgent call for a response amidst growing concerns from the youth.
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