Anti-gun violence advocates will rally for tighter gun control in Pennsylvania, where a politically divided government has fought firearms policy to a virtual standstill for decades.
Also fueling the march, three police officers have been shot and killed so far this year: Christopher Fitzgerald of Temple University police, Chief Justin McIntire of Brackenridge police and Sean Sluganski of McKeesport police.
March For Our Lives ralliers are pushing for legislation to ban sales of "assault weapons," close background check loopholes, require safe storage of firearms and other measures. In interviews, Shapiro has said the level of gun violence is "unacceptable" and must be addressed through a number of efforts. He is proposing to devote more money to anti-violence programs, mental health and helping police departments recruit more officers.
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