On March 23, 2023, a shooter entered a Los Angeles preschool and started firing, killing two teachers and wounding four kids. Afterwards, it was discovered that the gunman was a dismissed former worker. The incident triggered indignation, grief, and calls for tighter gun control regulations across the country.
But, a tale of bravery and kindness could also be found within the mayhem and misery. The actress Melissa Joan Hart, best known for her work in Melissa & Joey and Sabrina the Teenage Witch, just so happened to be at the school that day as part of a charity event. When the shooting started, she was in a class of roughly 20 kids.
According to the source, Hart acted fast and assisted the kids in making their way out of the house through a rear entrance. She tried to soothe them down and divert their attention from the tragedy by taking them to a nearby park. While waiting for their parents, she sang songs, played games, and told tales.
According to Hart's statement to reporters, "I simply did what any human being in that situation would do." "Those kids needed to be saved, therefore I wanted to do both. They were incredibly strong and brave. Simply said, I'm grateful that I could assist."
Hart expressed her shock and compassion for the victims' families, saying she was devastated by the incident. She also expressed her dissatisfaction with the nation's inaction regarding preventing gun violence.
The repeated occurrence of this is absurd, she remarked. "Taking action is necessary. The craziness needs to end. Saving our kids is a priority."
Hart's act of courage and kindness was praised by many people on social media, who called her a hero and an angel. Some of her fellow celebrities also expressed their admiration and support.
"Melissa Joan Hart is a legend," tweeted Reese Witherspoon. "She saved those kids' lives and showed them love in their darkest hour. She is an inspiration to us all."
Melissa Joan Hart's Melissa & Joey co-star Joey Lawrence said of her, "Melissa Joan Hart is one of the most genuine and generous individuals I know. "She always puts people before herself and has a great heart. She did an amazing job, and I'm extremely proud of her."
Hart expressed her gratitude for the compliments but stressed that she was not a hero.
She remarked, "I'm just a mum who loves kids. "I don't believe I did anything very noteworthy. I only behaved as anyone else would."