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I've been thinking a lot about how the presence of Diamond Reynolds' young daughter during the Philando Castile shooting might have affected her. It's truly distressing to consider what a traumatic experience that must have been for such a young child. Witnessing such a violent event at just four years old could have lasting impacts on her mental health and view of the world. I can't imagine how Diamond has been able to support her daughter while dealing with her own grief and trauma. It's so important that they both have access to counseling and support to help them heal. This aspect of the case is a stark reminder of how these tragedies ripple outwards, affecting so many lives in profound ways. It's crucial that we continue to have conversations on how to support families who experience such violence, and to put systems in place to protect children from these traumatic events.