PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — The sentencing of Kimbrady Carriker for the mass shootings in Kingsessing that took the lives of five people and injured several others in July 2023 does not necessarily mean closure for the community, local leaders say.
The Kingessing Heals Community Resilience Center has become a vital resource for families coping with the aftermath. Tim Massaquoi, the center’s executive director, said the space offers healing workshops, various modes of therapy, and compassion.
“We have a men’s group, which I run. It’s called the Situation Room, and we focus on men’s total wellness,” Massaquoi said. “We focus on mental health, understanding triggers, understanding anxiety, and how to regulate when those things come upon you.”…