Thankfully, I think I was in shock. I should have been terrified. I passed the hours concentrating on memorizing Trader Joe’s sound track and expressing a peaceful appearing pose.
I spent most of my time lying on the floor. Most of it holding the hand of a lovely 20-something TJ employee named Hector. The rest cross legged, palms open to display they were empty.
In the end, the perp ended up deciding to release me first due to my age and infirmities. The police impounded my car in the parking lot as “evidence”. More hassle getting keys made 1:30 AM ...and proving I actually owned my recently-purchased new home.
Mayor Garcetti made sure he used the event to grandstand in front of the cameras.
Wow, that is traumatizing all around. All that adrenalin would probably have kept you focused but it dumps after awhile. I’ve never been in a situation like that. I would have been praying to Jesus at 200 miles an hour. What a hassle and they took your danged car? Amazing!
Wow I year. That went by fast. Glad you are doing well.
I’m so sorry you were in that. I was in a mass shooting too. I wasnt terrified. My adrenaline was pumping. I also did not see anyone get shot, and I don’t know how I would have reacted.
I also escaped to another building and the police wouldn’t let me live.
My car was stuck too, and I couldn’t reach my landlord to get into my apartment until the following day.
The shooting I was in was before social media, and I’m thankful for that.