National Gun Violence Memorial

Americans killed by guns. Real people, not just statistics. Each has a story. Updated every day. This is a non-profit project.

Human beings, not just statistics

On an average day, 108 people are shot dead in the United States. This is a shocking statistic, but it is easy to forget that these are human beings, not just numbers. The National Gun Violence Memorial was created in December of 2015 to humanize the problem by showing victims' faces and telling their stories. It is now a community effort led by several dedicated

Lourdes Pagan Vega, age 46 07/24/2024

https://gunmemorial.org/2024/07/19/lourdes-pagan-vega

Lourdes Pagan Vega, age 46 Lost to gun violence on July 19, 2024 in Burlington, North Carolina. Click to light a candle, post a photo, or tell the world about Lourdes.

Layla Stewart, age 7 07/24/2024

https://gunmemorial.org/2023/03/12/layla-stewart

Layla Stewart, age 7 Lost to gun violence on March 12, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington. Click to light a candle, post a photo, or tell the world about Layla.

Ryann L. Schuman, age 32 07/24/2024

https://gunmemorial.org/2022/09/27/ryann-l-schuman

Ryann L. Schuman, age 32 Lost to gun violence on September 27, 2022 in Oakland, Nebraska. Click to light a candle, post a photo, or tell the world about Ryann.

Meshay Melendez, age 27 07/24/2024

https://gunmemorial.org/2023/03/12/meshay-melendez

Meshay Melendez, age 27 Lost to gun violence on March 12, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington. Click to light a candle, post a photo, or tell the world about Meshay.

LaMario Majors, age 37 07/23/2024

https://gunmemorial.org/2018/07/25/lamario-majors

LaMario Majors, age 37 Lost to gun violence on July 25, 2018 in Rome, Georgia. Click to light a candle, post a photo, or tell the world about LaMario.

Sonya Massey, age 36 07/23/2024

https://gunmemorial.org/2024/07/06/sonya-massey

Sonya Massey, age 36 Lost to gun violence on July 6, 2024 in Springfield, Illinois. Click to light a candle, post a photo, or tell the world about Sonya.

Police Officer Mohamed Said, age 23 07/23/2024

https://gunmemorial.org/2024/07/21/police-officer-mohamed-said

Police Officer Mohamed Said, age 23 Lost to gun violence on July 21, 2024 in Melvindale, Michigan. Click to light a candle, post a photo, or tell the world about Police.

Kaleb Kendrick, age 6 07/22/2024

https://gunmemorial.org/2024/07/18/kaleb-kendrick

Kaleb Kendrick, age 6 Lost to gun violence on July 18, 2024 in West Blocton, Alabama. Click to light a candle, post a photo, or tell the world about Kaleb.

Kelse Ely Kendrick, age 24 07/22/2024

https://gunmemorial.org/2024/07/18/kelse-ely-kendrick

Kelse Ely Kendrick, age 24 Lost to gun violence on July 18, 2024 in West Blocton, Alabama. Click to light a candle, post a photo, or tell the world about Kelse.

Tahvon Ford, age 19 07/22/2024

https://gunmemorial.org/2024/07/20/tahvon-ford

Tahvon Ford, age 19 Lost to gun violence on July 20, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. Click to light a candle, post a photo, or tell the world about Tahvon.

Johnny Wactor, age 37 07/21/2024

https://gunmemorial.org/2024/05/25/johnny-wactor

Johnny Wactor, age 37 Lost to gun violence on May 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Click to light a candle, post a photo, or tell the world about Johnny.

Officer Jose Gilbert Vega, age 63 07/21/2024

https://gunmemorial.org/2016/10/08/officer-jose-gilbert-vega

Officer Jose Gilbert Vega, age 63 Lost to gun violence on October 8, 2016 in Palm Springs, California. Officer Jose Vega and Officer Zerenby were killed in the line of duty. Click to light a candle, post a photo, or tell the world about Jose.

Officer Lesley Marie Zerebny, age 27 07/21/2024

https://gunmemorial.org/2016/10/08/officer-lesley-marie-zerebny

Officer Lesley Marie Zerebny, age 27 Lost to gun violence on October 8, 2016 in Palm Springs, California. Officer Lesley Zerenby and Officer Vega were killed in the line of duty. Click to light a candle, post a photo, or tell the world about Lesley.

Ashley Green, age 26 07/20/2024

https://gunmemorial.org/2021/10/30/ashley-green

Ashley Green, age 26 Lost to gun violence on October 30, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Click to light a candle, post a photo, or tell the world about Ashley.

Alliauna Green AKA Tan Da God, age 27 07/20/2024

https://gunmemorial.org/2024/07/13/alliauna-green-aka-tan-da-god

Alliauna Green AKA Tan Da God, age 27 Lost to gun violence on July 13, 2024 in Oakland, California. Click to light a candle, post a photo, or tell the world about Alliauna.

Octavia Redmond, age 48 07/20/2024

https://gunmemorial.org/2024/07/19/octavia-redmond

Octavia Redmond, age 48 Lost to gun violence on July 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Click to light a candle, post a photo, or tell the world about Octavia.

Ian Alexander Phillips, age 35 07/20/2024

https://gunmemorial.org/2020/11/23/ian-alexander-phillips

Ian Alexander Phillips, age 35 Lost to gun violence on November 23, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. Click to light a candle, post a photo, or tell the world about Ian.

Kelsey Angelita Roberts-Gariety, age 23 07/19/2024

https://gunmemorial.org/2024/06/29/kelsey-angelita-roberts-gariety

Kelsey Angelita Roberts-Gariety, age 23 Lost to gun violence on June 29, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. Click to light a candle, post a photo, or tell the world about Kelsey.

Trinity Davis, age 12 07/19/2024

https://gunmemorial.org/2024/07/16/trinity-davis

Trinity Davis, age 12 Lost to gun violence on July 16, 2024 in Flint, Michigan. Click to light a candle, post a photo, or tell the world about Trinity.

Kavone Mosquera, age 20 07/19/2024

https://gunmemorial.org/2024/07/16/kavone-mosquera

Kavone Mosquera, age 20 Lost to gun violence on July 16, 2024 in Montgomery, Alabama. Click to light a candle, post a photo, or tell the world about Kavone.

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