She Survived 2 Shootings. Research Helps Explain Why Her Pain Persists Years Later. Witnessing a shooting, hearing gunfire, losing someone, or living in a violent area can leave people with chronic pain and stress long afterward. Previous article: States Eye Aid To Prop Up Distressed Hospitals Amid Federal Medicaid Cuts Prev Next article: HHS’ Healthy Food Agenda Puts Hospitals on Notice About Patients’ Meals Next