Pat Regan
Patricia Ann Regan (5 September, 1954 – June 1, 2008) was a British anti-gun activist and campaigner. Regan became an activist after the murder of her son, Danny in 2002. Danny had become involved in drugs and was most likely the victim of a dealing dispute.[1] She joined Mothers Against Violence after his death. During her time with the group she visited schools and gave talks about the dangers and consequences of getting involved in crime and carrying weapons.[2] She also took part in a march with over 2000 other activists.[3]
Regan was stabbed to death on 1 June 2008.[4][5] Both fellow campaigners and friends paid tribute to Regan after her death.[6] Regan's grandson, Rakeim Regan, has admitted to the killing.[7] Critics claim that her death could have been prevented had she owned a firearm to defend herself from her attacker.[8]
References
- ^ Man Charged With Grandmother's Murder Sky News
- ^ Anti-gun campaigner Pat Regan stabbed to death The Daily Mirror
- ^ Mothers' march over guns in city BBC News
- ^ Anti-gun campaigner Pat Regan stabbed to death at home The Daily Telegraph
- ^ Mothers Against Violence campaigner Pat Regan: Grandson held over death The Times
- ^ Tributes Paid To 'Amazing' Campaigner Sky News
- ^ "Grandson killed anti-gun activist", BBC News, 9 January 2009
- ^ "Anti Gun Crusader Pat Regan Stabbed to Death", Learn About Guns, 30 August 2009