The Stockton park was a tapestry of primary colors—bright blue balloons tethered to folding chairs, the smell of sugar-dusted cupcakes, and the high-pitched, melodic laughter of children celebrating another year of life. It was a Saturday afternoon defined by innocence, a sanctuary of suburban joy until the rhythm of the party was violently interrupted by the sharp, mechanical cracks that tore through the air, turning a birthday celebration into…
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