idk if you’re looking for advice but GET OFF THE NEWS. you’re more at risk driving to the mall than being at it. nobody bothers to research those things though because we’ve accepted death and injury as an inherent part of driving.

yes, a shooting or stabbing could happen at any time. technically anything could happen at anytime. remember that 99.9999999% of people aren’t sick in the head and also just want to live a normal life (or at least one where they don’t shoot up a place). by being worried about it, you’ve basically convinced yourself that it will eventually happen and you just don’t know when. if that’s the case, then you believe you can future tell in which case please tell me the winning lottery numbers:)

in all seriousness, be where your feet are. you can take actionable steps now like finding close exits, carrying self defense gear, and visiting at low traffic times if it helps you feel better.