CBS Chicago: "It's enraging, but also unifies us': Survivors of gun violence, including several from Highland Park, rally in D.C.

Source: CBS Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Hundreds of survivors of gun violence, including families from Highland Park, are in Washington D.C., demanding a ban on assault weapons.

CBS 2's Steven Graves spoke to a mother who went to D.C. for the first time and she called the rally powerful.

It was gathering never seen before: They are survivors of twelve different mass shootings, speaking directly to lawmakers.

Ellie Ander said she is still haunted by the sights and sounds of a shooter firing from a rooftop into the Highland Park Fourth of July Parade.

Her husband and two kids were feet from where seven were killed and dozens more injured.

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