Protesters Carry Coffins Through New York City in Protest Against Gun Violence

Protesters carried “child-sized” coffins through the streets of Manhattan on May 26 in protest at gun violence after the Uvalde school shooting.

Activist group Gays Against Guns organized the protest after the “the tragic and senseless shooting in Uvalde” and to call for more gun control.

Six protesters carried coffins, followed by 21 protesters wearing white veils, each with a photo of one of the Uvalde victims, said Jay W. Walker, who posted a video of the protest on Instagram. Credit: Jay W. Walker via Storyful

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