'He shot my friend' - Survivor of Robb Elementary shooting shares account from inside the classroom

[Rhiannon12866]

10-year-old Khloe Torres survived the shooting, but lost her close friend Amerie Jo Garza. “She was the only big friend I had,” she said. - KENS 5: San Antonio - 05/31/2022.

[delisen]

1. Reporters need to stop dominating. We need to hear the child not the reporter

Media personalities building their careers stand in the way of what we need to know.

[Rhiannon12866]

2. I think I've posted three videos of children who survived telling about their experience

Though I have to admit that I hesitated before doing it. But then we do know that it's important for anyone to talk about a harrowing experience rather than repressing it, yet if it was my child I'd probably choose a psychologist rather than a national news crew.

[2naSalit]

3. +1

[delisen]

4. I am not criticizing your posting. I felt I should have the courage to listen to her account

I was just struck by how often reporters put themselves on cameras and make themselves the story.

I have personally known television reporters who deliberately do this in order to develop their image. It is a technique to promote oneself and gain a following, and promote a career. (It is also what the worst politicians do, such as Cruz). I feel as though I often learn less and know less than I would if I avoided tuning in.

I don’t want to let myself forget this event or diminish it in any way because I want to be an active part of the solution. For me, watching this little girl’s account will help me do so. I am grateful you posted.