Several people were involved in a local community shooting, with a man named Michael dying shortly thereafter. Which person needs help most immediately?
A. The police officer who will have to notify the family and follow up on "who did it?"
B. The woman who had been living with Michael and who had never before known someone who died
C. The woman who broke up with Michael about a month ago and has not forgiven him for moving out of her apartment
D. Michael's best friend, who is used to gang shootings and random violence
ANS: B
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