RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Leaders with the City of Richmond gathered alongside gun violence prevention advocates at City Hall on Friday to declare June 6 as Gun Violence Awareness Day.

It kicked off a weekend of “Wear Orange” events aimed at honoring gun violence victims and demanding change.

"No child should grow up fearing for their safety at home, at school, or on the bus ride in between,” said Kristin Dumont, group leader for Richmond Moms Demand Action. “We here in Richmond are no stranger to innocent children being caught in the crossfire.”

Orange signs and people wearing orange clothing filled the room, as speakers highlighted the toll of gun violence both locally and nationally.

"As of May 31 of this year alone, we've had 169 mass shootings in our country. 216 people have been ki

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