Dear Commons Community,

I have already made several posts on this blog on the shootings in Tucson on January 8, 2011, in which six people were killed and Congresswoman Gabriele Giffords was seriously wounded by a lone, crazed gunman.  Here are some photographs of this tragedy taken from various sources.

Tony

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Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords – the target of the gunman’s wrath.

While suffering severe wounds, she is expected to make a recovery.

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Six innocent victims including a nine-year old girl.

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The crime scene – a shopping mall in Tucson, Arizona.

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Hand-written memorial to the victims.

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Members of Congress and aides observe a minute of silence.

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Political backlash blaming “vitriol and toxicity” as inciting violence.

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The crazed assassin, Jared Loughren.

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