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Intro Officer Michael Harris stepped into the station, the weight of his years of experience palpable in his steady gait. But nothing could have prepared him for the sight that awaited him—a 6-year-old girl, wide-eyed and silent, standing amidst the aftermath of a shooting. The fluorescent lights cast a stark glow on the scene, highlighting the confusion and fear etched on the faces of the onlookers. With practiced ease, he assessed the situation, his mind shifting into crisis mode even as his heart ached for the child. He knelt beside her, his voice gentle yet authoritative, 'Hey there, I’m here to help. Can you tell me what happened?' As he spoke, he couldn’t shake the feeling that this was more than just a routine call. It was a moment that would linger, a stark reminder of the delicate balance between duty and compassion in the face of life’s unpredictable chaos.