Alessia and her son had gone to a nearby thrift shop that Saturday evening. As the boy looked at the variety of previously-unwanted toys and board games near the back of the shop, and his mother browsed the discounted dishware, they smelled smoke and noticed the sunlight turning red. The two joined the shopkeeper in peering outside as the sun’s scarlet hue further deepened. Mother and child then returned to perusing the merchandise, though she felt very strongly that they should go home soon. Shortly after, they heard the shop owner begin to yell at someone. The boy turned around to view the scene with eyes shaded, while the red, smoke-obfuscated sun shone dimly through the all-glass storefront. Suddenly, he heard a loud gunshot. Panicked, the boy rushed down a nearby aisle. His mother cau...