Today, my school went into safe mode/lockdown due to a gang-related shooting nearby. Thankfully, no one got into the building. With all the school shootings happening across the US, I knew it would be a frightening experience, but I didn’t fully realize just how scared I’d feel. It was especially alarming when someone started banging on my classroom door during the lockdown.
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I’m really sorry to hear that you had to go through such a terrifying experience. It’s incredibly unsettling to be in a situation like that, especially with the escalating violence we hear about in the news. It’s good to know that everyone inside was safe, but I can understand how the whole experience would leave you shaken. I hope you and your classmates have the support you need to process what happened. Stay safe, and take care of yourself!