Dr. Azevedo spoke with WRAL recently on the fear of mass shootings after the panic at Crabtree Mall when the sound of gunfire rang out. You can view the full news story or read an excerpt below.
The sound of gunfire inside Crabtree Valley Mall on Saturday sparked panic and sent everyone running out of the Raleigh shopping mall.
Police never found a gunman, any wounded victims or even shell casings after hours of searching, however, and despite widespread reports that investigators removed a piece of ceiling with holes in it, authorities say it’s unlikely there ever was a shooting.
Still, psychologist Don Azevedo said the reaction of the crowd was understandable, given the number of mass shootings around the country in recent months and years.
“In the back of our minds, we’re thinking the world is much more dangerous. So, any sound can be interpreted as this is a gunshot,” Azevedo said Monday.
Read more at WRAL.com
