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Independence Day fireworks, once joyous celebrations, are now nightmares for these gun violence survivors
courtesy Maggie Montoya
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By Amir Vera, CNN
Maggie Montoya used to love Independence Day fireworks. Now, the loud explosions and bangs that come with the American ritual agonize her.
The 26-year-old’s views on fireworks changed after she had to hide under a desk while a gunman fired rounds in the King Soopers grocery store in Boulder, Colorado, more than three months ago. Ten people were killed in that shooting.