The shots signaled authorities. Police and an ambulance were on the scene in minutes. Paramedics took over. Paxton was loaded and rushed to the hospital as the officer set out to question witnesses. Valerie looked at her dress and Nicoli's suit, which were soaked in Paxton's blood. It was too much. Since Damon knew the shooter was not a family member, he okayed the family to give statements. Damon and Valerie attempted to leave the scene when they were stopped by Officer White, “I just have a few questions for you, Mr. Dare.”
Valerie was beside herself, “We don’t know anything,” she cried, “we didn’t see anything. WE did not even know Paxton had been hit. I saw him hit the ground. We need to get to the hospital.”
“I hate to be the one to tell you this, Mrs. Dare, but Paxton is in critica
