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Local advocacy groups and mental health organizations have also spoken out in the wake of the event, urging greater awareness of the warning signs of escalating conflict and the importance of seeking help before disagreements turn destructive. “So many people are living under intense emotional and financial pressure,” said community counselor Dana Morris. “When stress builds up, even small arguments can explode. We want people to know there are safe ways to ask for help before things reach a breaking point.”