Giffords: I pray ‘lawmakers find the courage to face our nation’s gun violence problem’

Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) called for lawmakers to take action on gun violence following the deadly mass shooting at a church in Texas on Sunday.

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“I am heartbroken to hear that once again a place for peace and prayer became a scene of horror and fear,” Giffords tweeted. “The alarming frequency with which we watch terrifying scenes unfold in our communities is devastating – and it’s not normal.”

“I am praying that our lawmakers find the courage to face our nation’s gun violence problem. This must stop.”

I am heartbroken to hear that once again a place for peace and prayer became a scene of horror and fear. https://t.co/UVY75eO4oK

— Gabrielle Giffords (@GabbyGiffords) November 5, 2017

The alarming frequency with which we watch terrifying scenes unfold in our communities is devastating – and it’s not normal.

— Gabrielle Giffords (@GabbyGiffords) November 5, 2017

I am praying that our lawmakers find the courage to face our nation’s gun violence problem. This must stop. #SutherlandSprings

— Gabrielle Giffords (@GabbyGiffords) November 5, 2017

Giffords was nearly killed when she was shot during a “meet and greet” event in Arizona in 2011. Six people were killed and 13 others were wounded in the shooting.

Gifford has become an advocate for the anti-gun violence movement since the attack, and started the anti-gun nonprofit, Americans for Responsible Solutions, in 2013.

She is one of three current or former members of Congress to have survived a shooting. Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) was shot during the Jonestown massacre, and Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) was shot during a congressional baseball practice in June.

A gunman opened fired at a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, on Sunday, leaving multiple people dead, according to media reports.