The takeaway from this gang shooting video is to avoid stupid places, stupid people, and stupid things:
Watch the video again and try to spot two pre-assault indicators:
The “look around” is a huge indicator. Prior to initiating an attack, a predator is likely to look around for witnesses, cops, and escape routes. I’ve seen this happen myself many times.
The second indicator is what my friend Craig Douglas calls a “grooming cue”. Touching the face, neck, or head is a body action that shows nervousness or deception. Watch as the shooter touches the side of his face. That’s a grooming cue and it’s a sign that the attack is very close to happening.
If our wounded bystander would have picked up those cues, he would have bought himself a few extra seconds. I don’t know if it matters much, but I’ll take any advantage I can get.
Will the “justice for Trayvon” progressives wear hoodies in solidarity with the shooter?
It could have been Obama 35 years ago…
The gang violence will continue until the government decides to end it, like in NYC.