The state of Louisiana and our city of Baton Rouge are inundated with gun violence. The news headlines are splashed with the blood of residents, young and old like a Valentines Day massacre. The blood shed must stop. We looked at the costs of gun violence this February 14, 2012 with a gathering beginning at 8:30a.m. 524 Brice Street off Government Street behind Alford Safe and Lock outdoors in the middle of the city.