LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Monday's mass shooting is leading to new ways to prevent gun violence. The Whitney/Strong Organization hosts an open conversation to "Stop the Bleed."

What You Need To Know

  • Monday's mass shooting in Louisville killed five 

  • There have been over 140 mass shootings in the United States in 2023

  • The Whitney/Strong Organization strives to find the common ground to prevent gun violence

  • Saturday's encouraged new ways to prevent mass shootings

Whitney Austin is a survivor of the 2018 Fifth Third Bank shooting in Cincinnati. She was shot 12 times and now dedicates her life to finding common ground to prevent mass shootings.  

“I want everyone to leave here today with hope that change will come,” Austin said. “The way change will come is because they take action. We cannot do this alone, but we can do this together.”

Topics discussed include gun lock giveaways, firearm safety courses, comprehensive background checks for potential gun owners and access to mental health resources. 

For more information or to sign up for a free Stop the Bleed or firearm safety course, click here.

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