Knife attacks in Auckland

arthwollipot · 22nd June 2022, 10:27 PM

Four wounded in stabbing rampage in Auckland, bystanders bring attacker to the ground

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A man has wounded four people in a stabbing rampage before being stopped by bystanders, who brought him to the ground in an Auckland neighbourhood, New Zealand police said.

Police District Commander Naila Hassan said the attack in Auckland on Thursday was random and the suspect was in custody.

She said there was no indication the attack was a hate crime, as the victims were of different genders, ethnicities and ages.

"This was an extremely fast-moving incident, where our police staff responded quickly, apprehended the offender and prevented further harm to our communities," Commander Hassan said.

She said the victims all suffered moderate injuries.

People in the neighbourhood began following and surrounding the man after he began his attack and one brought him down using a walking crutch, Commander Hassan said.

"Members of the public acted with extreme bravery," she said.

Donal · 23rd June 2022, 06:38 AM

Fortunately, no one seems to have suffered any major injuries. I guess the good guys without guns were able to subdue the attackers without any fatalities.

arthwollipot · 23rd June 2022, 08:38 PM

Only moderate injuries, which isn't nothing. It's hard to take down a knife wielder without getting cut. I'll bet there were some sutures being sutured in Auckland's emergency room.

Warp12 · 23rd June 2022, 08:46 PM

They don't publish suspect names?

arthwollipot · 23rd June 2022, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by Warp12

They don't publish suspect names?

I wouldn't think so. Not until charges are laid and it becomes part of the public record.

rjh01 · 23rd June 2022, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by Donal

Fortunately, no one seems to have suffered any major injuries. I guess the good guys without guns were able to subdue the attackers without any fatalities.

That is it. Take guns away from most people and criminals find it hard to get guns. So they need to use weapons that are not suitable for mass murder (outside of domestic violence).

smartcooky · 24th June 2022, 04:49 AM

Originally Posted by rjh01

That is it. Take guns away from most people and criminals find it hard to get guns. So they need to use weapons that are not suitable for mass murder (outside of domestic violence).

Yup. If this guy had had access to guns, there would have been multiple deaths.

Donal · 24th June 2022, 06:26 AM

It's because most "illegal guns" start out perfectly legal. Most of the "illegal guns" confiscated in New York City were legally purchased in Florida, Virginia, or Pennsylvania. My wife grew up in Dubuque, Iowa and it was no secret people were buying guns there to bring them into Chicago.

Restricting guns will in fact take them out of the hands of criminals.

22nd June 2022, 10:27 PM	#1
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23rd June 2022, 06:38 AM	#2
Donal Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5,232	Fortunately, no one seems to have suffered any major injuries. I guess the good guys without guns were able to subdue the attackers without any fatalities.
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arthwollipot Observer of Phenomena Pronouns: he/him Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ngunnawal Country Posts: 80,016	Only moderate injuries, which isn't nothing. It's hard to take down a knife wielder without getting cut. I'll bet there were some sutures being sutured in Auckland's emergency room.
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23rd June 2022, 08:48 PM	#5
arthwollipot Observer of Phenomena Pronouns: he/him Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ngunnawal Country Posts: 80,016	Originally Posted by Warp12 They don't publish suspect names? I wouldn't think so. Not until charges are laid and it becomes part of the public record.
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rjh01 Gentleman of leisure Tagger Join Date: May 2005 Location: Flying around in the sky Posts: 27,590	Originally Posted by Donal Fortunately, no one seems to have suffered any major injuries. I guess the good guys without guns were able to subdue the attackers without any fatalities. That is it. Take guns away from most people and criminals find it hard to get guns. So they need to use weapons that are not suitable for mass murder (outside of domestic violence).
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24th June 2022, 04:49 AM	#7
smartcooky Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Nelson, New Zealand Posts: 22,909	Originally Posted by rjh01 That is it. Take guns away from most people and criminals find it hard to get guns. So they need to use weapons that are not suitable for mass murder (outside of domestic violence). Yup. If this guy had had access to guns, there would have been multiple deaths.
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24th June 2022, 06:26 AM	#8
Donal Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5,232	It's because most "illegal guns" start out perfectly legal. Most of the "illegal guns" confiscated in New York City were legally purchased in Florida, Virginia, or Pennsylvania. My wife grew up in Dubuque, Iowa and it was no secret people were buying guns there to bring them into Chicago. Restricting guns will in fact take them out of the hands of criminals.
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