By Trend News Line 2024-07-03 09:00:02.
than a brotherhood now. It’s like we’re a family,” Musonge said. “We all lived through it together. We all survived together.”Despite the trauma, the officers are back on the job. Howell said he hasn’t missed a day of work, but the shooting changed him. He’s more vigilant, more aware of his surroundings. He and his wife have yet to talk about the night, but he knows he needs to. He just hasn’t found the right time.“I still go to work every day. I still do what I have to do,” Howell said. “But I’m not the same person.”The shooting also left a mark on the neighborhood. Residents say their trust in the police has been shattered. They are more vigilant, more hesitant to let their children play outside. They wonder how someone could do something so heinous in their community, and what it means for their safety going forward.The shooting has also sparked conversations about gun violence, mental health, and community support. Many are calling for stricter gun control laws, more investment in mental health resources, and increased community policing efforts to prevent such tragedies from happening again.A year later, the wounds from the Kingsessing mass shooting are still raw. The survivors and families of the victims continue to struggle with the physical, emotional, and psychological scars left behind by that fateful day in July. But they are also finding strength in their resilience, in their ability to come together and support one another through the darkest of times. And as they continue to heal and rebuild their lives, they are determined to honour the memories of those who were lost and to ensure that their voices are never forgotten..
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– Kingsessing mass shooting police one year later.