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The psychological impact on the neighborhood has been profound. A sense of “vicarious trauma” has settled over the residents, many of whom are struggling to reconcile their memories of the “calm” man they knew with the person who stands accused of such a violent act. Crisis teams have been deployed to the area to offer counseling to neighbors, particularly those who heard the final moments of the confrontation. The tragedy has effectively stripped away the sense of safety that often accompanies suburban life, forcing a realization that the potential for violence is not restricted to any specific demographic or geographic location.
