Survivors and advocates raise their voices at Milwaukee Gun Violence Summit

Survivors, faith leaders, researchers and grassroots advocates gathered at the Baird Center for the Emergency Gun Violence Summit, all focused on one goal: saving lives. The event brought together voices from WAVE, Johns Hopkins, Latino Forward and Black Men Build, 414 Life and other advocates to discuss how to end the cycle of gun violence.

Kristina Paris, a survivor of gun violence, shared her traumatic experience and advocacy work.

"I was robbed and raped at gunpoint," Paris said.

Paris, who experienced a horrific attack at gunpoint, is now an advocate who wants others to join the fight.

"I just wish our leaders would listen. It's not about taking guns away. It's about making sure people who have guns are going through background checks and the common sense laws that can be done," P