We had a stabbing spree in Berlin. After a big public event, a drunk 16 year old ran through the mass of those leaving the event and randomly stabbed people. He managed to stab about 30 (not fully clear yet, maybe more) and did this for about 15 minutes (clear, but some report 16 minutes) before being stopped by police.
This event gives some things to think about:
In a big event (new train station opened, 100.000 visitors), someone can go berserk, and police stop it after 15 minutes or 30 stabbed. Thre was lots of police around. This should be considered by those relying on the police.
Most victims did NOT notice being stabbed, just being hit or pushed. Most of them later saw blood and reported to police/ambulance. This should be considered by those relying on knives.
Nobody ('civilian') tried to stop him. In Germany, there is no legal gun carrying, and the police always tell us not to be a hero. This should be considered by those who rely on others helping, or those who believe in gun laws.
To make things really bad, on of the first stabbing victims has AIDS, and now all others are being treated and tested, as they might have caught it through the 'infected' knife. This should be considered by all who think things can't get worse.
This event gives some things to think about:
In a big event (new train station opened, 100.000 visitors), someone can go berserk, and police stop it after 15 minutes or 30 stabbed. Thre was lots of police around. This should be considered by those relying on the police.
Most victims did NOT notice being stabbed, just being hit or pushed. Most of them later saw blood and reported to police/ambulance. This should be considered by those relying on knives.
Nobody ('civilian') tried to stop him. In Germany, there is no legal gun carrying, and the police always tell us not to be a hero. This should be considered by those who rely on others helping, or those who believe in gun laws.
To make things really bad, on of the first stabbing victims has AIDS, and now all others are being treated and tested, as they might have caught it through the 'infected' knife. This should be considered by all who think things can't get worse.