Dozens gather to remember victims of Waffle House shooting 5 years later

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Final month all eyes have been on Nashville because the nation discovered of one other mass taking pictures. However 5 years in the past, extra tragedy struck.

A person deemed mentally ailing killed DeEbony Groves, Akilah Dasilva, Joe Perez and Taurean Sanderlin as they ate inside an Antioch Waffle Home.

Right now dozens gathered to recollect the victims at a remembrance ceremony organized by Natrix Dream.

The mom of Akilah Desilva, Shaundelle Brooks, stated in the previous couple of weeks, her ache has multiplied.

“They have been shot with an AR-15 and left to die in their very own blood. Then a day later, every week later, a month lather, a yr later, and now 5 years later no motion. No motion was taken by Tennessee lawmakers to forestall this from occurring once more,” she stated.

Brooks stated her accidents are profound and made worse due to inaction.

“Everyone knows the results of that. On March 27, 2023 there was one other mass taking pictures,” she stated.

For these current in the present day, the trail ahead is evident.

“With a purpose to forestall this from occurring we have now to help the struggle to finish this gun violence and alter these legal guidelines that we’re having in Tennessee,” Abede Dasilva, stated.

On Friday, Tennessee lawmakers adjourned for the yr with out taking over any laws on gun reform.

However advocates say they don’t seem to be giving up and wish to lawmakers prepared to face up for them.