Americans hold vigil for victims of gun violence

Hundreds of Americans held a vigil for the victims of gun violence on the cusp of one-year anniversary of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, which left 20 children and 6 teachers dead.

The multi-faith service in National Cathedral in Washington DC brought together religious leaders and families of the victims of gun violence.

Many guests took to the stage, talking about their experience of losing a loved one in a gun attack.

Anthony Hardmon spoke about the pain after his 19 year-old sister Ashley was killed after being shot in the back of her head few blocks away from her home in Chicago.

Tom Sullivan showed the audience a picture of his son Alex, who died as he celebrated his 27th birthday with the midnight screening of The Dark Knight Rises in Aurora, Colorado.