Photos: January 8th shooting memorial dedication
Seven years after a shooting that killed six people and wounded 13, including former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, the Tucson January 8th Memorial Foundation held a dedication ceremony for the site of the memorial that honors the victims and first responders in El Presidio Park.
Memorial for Jan. 8th shooting
Former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords looks on as photos of those who were killed seven years ago are on display behind her during the January 8 memorial dedication ceremony in El Presidio Park in Tucson, Ariz. January 08, 2018.
Memorial for Jan. 8th shooting
Former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and former congressman Ron Barber embrace before the start of the January 8 memorial dedication ceremony in El Presidio Park in Tucson, Ariz. January 08, 2018.
Memorial for Jan. 8th shooting
The Pima County Sheriff's Department Honor Guard marches after putting the flags in place during the January 8 memorial dedication ceremony in El Presidio Park in Tucson, Ariz. January 08, 2018.
Memorial for Jan. 8th shooting
Pam Simon stands as she and other survivors receive applause during the January 8 memorial dedication ceremony in El Presidio Park in Tucson, Ariz. The memorial honors the victims and first responders of the 2011 shooting. Six people were killed and 13 others were wounded. January 08, 2018.
Memorial for Jan. 8th shooting
John Pedicone and others in attendance give former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords a standing ovation during the January 8 memorial dedication ceremony in El Presidio Park in Tucson, Ariz. January 08, 2018.
Memorial for Jan. 8th shooting
Former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and her husband, Capt. Mark Kelly share a moment as they receive applause during the January 8 memorial dedication ceremony in El Presidio Park in Tucson, Ariz. The memorial honors the victims and first responders of the 2011 shooting. Six people were killed and 13 others were wounded. January 08, 2018.
Memorial for Jan. 8th shooting
Capt. Mark Kelly and former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords share some thoughts during the January 8 memorial dedication ceremony in El Presidio Park in Tucson, Ariz. January 08, 2018.
Memorial for Jan. 8th shooting
Former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords read a statement during the January 8 memorial dedication ceremony in El Presidio Park in Tucson, Ariz. January 08, 2018.
Memorial for Jan. 8th shooting
Ken Dorushka stands as he and other survivors receive applause during the January 8 memorial dedication ceremony in El Presidio Park in Tucson, Ariz. January 08, 2018.
Memorial for Jan. 8th shooting
Mary Reed, a survivor, and others bow their heads as a prayer is read during the January 8 memorial dedication ceremony in El Presidio Park in Tucson, Ariz. January 08, 2018.
Memorial for Jan. 8th shooting
Sallie Badger becomes emotional as a bell is rung the time of the shooting during the January 8 memorial dedication ceremony in El Presidio Park in Tucson, Ariz. Sallie's husband, Bill, was one of the men who tackled the shooter that day. January 08, 2018.
Memorial for Jan. 8th shooting
Capt. Brian Keeley, of Northwest Fire District, rings a bell as each name is read during the January 8 memorial dedication ceremony in El Presidio Park in Tucson, Ariz. The memorial honors the victims and first responders of the 2011 shooting. Six people were killed and 13 others were wounded. January 08, 2018.
Memorial for Jan. 8th shooting
People stand up on a small hill to watch the January 8 memorial dedication ceremony in El Presidio Park in Tucson, Ariz. January 08, 2018.
Memorial for Jan. 8th shooting
Tanis Salant watches the January 8 memorial dedication ceremony in El Presidio Park in Tucson, Ariz. January 08, 2018.
Six people died and 13 were injured when a gunman opened fire outside the Safeway store at Ina and Oracle roads on Jan. 8, 2011.Â
Remember the 19 Tucsonans killed and injured four years ago.
Eight years ago, a young man walked up to a small crowd of people gathered to talk with their congresswoman, pulled out a gun and fired 33 bul…
Eight years ago, a man opened fire at a "Congress On Your Corner" event outside a Tucson Safeway.