Can you imagine walking out of your home this morning with your child's package, only to have it snatched away by an unimaginable tragedy? This is what happened in Florida last week when a FedEx driver was shot dead outside his warehouse during a terrifying road rage incident.

The driver, who had just dropped off a package at a local school and was returning to the FedEx facility, found himself entangled with another vehicle. The situation quickly spiraled out of control when the other driver reportedly followed him back to the warehouse, where he allegedly pulled out a gun and began firing.

"I'm going to die, baby," were the last words heard from the driver as he made a call to his girlfriend during this harrowing ordeal. The gunman then 'emptied the magazine,' leaving behind a scene of tragedy that will haunt those who knew him for years to come.

This isn't an isolated incident; such acts of violence are becoming increasingly prevalent in our neighborhoods and communities. As parents, we need to ask ourselves: what kind of world are we leaving behind?

The shocking reality is that this type of violent crime continues to escalate despite efforts from local law enforcement and the community to curb it.

As I think about my own children and their safety, I am struck with an overwhelming fear. How do we protect them from a world where such senseless acts can occur on any given day?

This tragedy serves as a stark reminder that no one is immune to the dangers lurking on our streets.