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Do Something: El Paso & Dayton Shootings

What happened and how you can take action.

Credit: Mario Tama / Staff

TL;DR: Read the top for news updates and important context. Scroll to the bottom for ways to take action.

What Happened

El Paso

Dayton

On behalf of the DoSomething staff and community, our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and all those affected by gun violence. We thank law enforcement, first responders, and medical staff, along with all those responding to these tragedies with action and hope.

Further Context

Domestic Terrorism

Gun Violence

The Helpers

When something like this happens, it’s easy to feel hopeless and to lose faith in humanity, but where there is evil, it’s met by those with incredible goodness and light.

Reports show that fast action from law enforcement in Dayton saved many lives, and nurse Kayla Miller stopped fleeing to perform CPR on victims of the shooting.

In El Paso, service member Glen Oakley helped kids escape the shooting. In the aftermath, hundreds showed up to donate blood, and an organization is supporting undocumented victims of the El Paso attack who are too afraid to seek help elsewhere.

Meanwhile, gun reform groups Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action marched on the White House and Capitol following the attacks.

Take Action

1. Flag hate speech online. By reporting white supremacist content, you can help law enforcement prevent violence before it happens.

2. Demand action from lawmakers. Use our easy tool to call or email your senators and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to demand they pass laws to keep our communities safer.

3. Practice self-care and help others do the same. Check in on your friends and family, and be kind to yourself. Reach out to Crisis Text Line for anonymous crisis help 24/7, by texting HOME to 741-741.

4. Donate (or encourage others to donate). The El Paso Victims Relief Fund and the Dayton Oregon District Tragedy Fund are accepting donations.

5. Sign the March For Our Lives petition. Tell Congress you want universal background checks now.

Tell Congress Enough Is Enough

Demand lawmakers do something about gun violence.

GET INVOLVED

Make a difference in your community and add your vision to the future of our democracy