Stray Bullet Crashes New Year’s Eve Festivities: A Shocking Hall of Horror in Phoenix

PHOENIX — A Phoenix couple faced a frightening start to the new year when a bullet shattered their bedroom window in the early hours. Though unharmed, they are deeply concerned about the prevalence of reckless gunfire in their neighborhood.

After celebrating New Year’s Eve, John Park and his fiancé were seated in their living room around 2:30 a.m. when they heard an alarming sound. “It was like a movie,” Park recounted, describing the piercing noise as the bullet struck their window.

Upon investigating, they discovered a bullet hole in the glass, a ricochet mark on the wall, and a bullet lodged in their bedroom. This incident was particularly distressing as it marked the second bullet found on their property in just 24 hours. Earlier, Park’s fiancé had discovered a bullet in their backyard.

“We suspect someone was firing guns into the air, and the bullets came down,” Park stated. The occurrence of two bullets in such a short time is alarming, revealing a dangerous pattern that poses a threat to safety.

Arizona’s Shannon’s Law, enacted in the wake of a tragic incident in 1999, makes it a felony to fire a gun into the air within city limits. Despite this legal framework, Park and his fiancé worry about what might have happened if the shot had struck just a few feet away or at a different time.

“It’s hard not to envision worst-case scenarios,” Park admitted, expressing gratitude for their safety while highlighting the serious implications of such reckless behavior.

Park believes that speaking out is essential to initiate change. “If we don’t bring it up, nothing’s going to change. People will continue to act with impunity,” he emphasized, calling for accountability and action against gunfire endangering the community.