BREAKING: Multiple Casualties Reported After Shooting at Children’s Birthday Gathering – story-veterans.com

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.”

Experts note that trauma after events like this can manifest in a variety of ways, including:

Sudden fear or avoidance of loud noises