BREAKING: Multiple Casualties Reported After Shooting at Children’s Birthday Gathering

“I don’t even remember the sounds clearly anymore… I just remember scooping her up and running. Nothing else mattered except getting her safe. ”

Psychologists and child development experts describe events like this as potentially traumatic, not just physically but emotionally

Dr. Marissa Grady, a licensed child psychologist, explained:

“When a child experiences or witnesses violence — especially in what should be a safe environment like a party — it can fundamentally affect their sense of security. No one expects a celebration to become a life‑threatening event. ”