A COMMUNITY SHAKEN BY A LATE-NIGHT ATTACK

In the days since, neighbors have organized vigils, safety meetings, and support circles, determined not to let the incident fade into another forgotten headline. Local organizations have stepped up to provide counseling and practical help for the victim’s family, reminding everyone that healing is a collective effort. The investigation is still active, but one truth has already emerged: silence and isolation only protect those who do harm, never those who survive it.