Metrobus stabbing on Wisconsin Ave today

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Were the other passengers on the bus too PC to get off and safely call 911 when the guys was making wild death threats? What about the driver? DC people are too polite and tolerant of the crazy for their own good.

I don’t think it’s being “PC.” Most people just don’t know what to do and don’t take that stuff seriously. I do though. Thanks for the reminder to sit at the front of the bus!

Call 911 or 311 ( NOT HARD TO REMEMBER). Of more benign, call a wellness check. Put it in your phone. You do not need to provide your name . This is not difficult people.

Sure I do that. But I also get off the bus or metro car at the first opportunity if someone is threatening or decompensating.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Were the other passengers on the bus too PC to get off and safely call 911 when the guys was making wild death threats? What about the driver? DC people are too polite and tolerant of the crazy for their own good.

I don’t think it’s being “PC.” Most people just don’t know what to do and don’t take that stuff seriously. I do though. Thanks for the reminder to sit at the front of the bus!

Call 911 or 311 ( NOT HARD TO REMEMBER). Of more benign, call a wellness check. Put it in your phone. You do not need to provide your name . This is not difficult people.

Sure I do that. But I also get off the bus or metro car at the first opportunity if someone is threatening or decompensating.

How long was this guy ranting before he stabbed someone? Just curious

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/man-stabbed-on-metrobus-in-northwest-dc/3069106/

I don’t know why they won’t release a description of the suspect.

They have video footage and they may know who the suspect is already. Often times, repeat criminals are well known to local police.

All the more reason a description to the public. They probably even have a mug shot.

Why wouldn't they release a description if they know who it is, but don't know how to locate him?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Were the other passengers on the bus too PC to get off and safely call 911 when the guys was making wild death threats? What about the driver? DC people are too polite and tolerant of the crazy for their own good.

Honestly, who has time to call 911 every time someone yells something threatening at you? I just walk away.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Were the other passengers on the bus too PC to get off and safely call 911 when the guys was making wild death threats? What about the driver? DC people are too polite and tolerant of the crazy for their own good.

Honestly, who has time to call 911 every time someone yells something threatening at you? I just walk away.

maybe you should try being less passive, and more community-minded. Sad that your biggest concern is your "time" which would be all of two minutes. All they want is a location to check into.

https://www.bbc.com/storyworks/the-psychology-of-heroism/overcoming-the-bystander-effect#:~:text=In%201964%2C%20Kitty%20Genovese%20was%20killed%20outside%20her,of%20them%20acted%20or%20went%20to%20Genovese%E2%80%99s%20aid.

"In 1964, Kitty Genovese was killed outside her apartment building in densely populated Queens, New York. As the story goes, there were dozens of people that heard the young woman screaming for help but none of them acted or went to Genovese’s aid. The infamous murder launched decades of studies investigating the “bystander effect,” where a diffusion of responsibility and fear of risk leads to inaction on the part of people who may be able to rectify a risky situation."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Were the other passengers on the bus too PC to get off and safely call 911 when the guys was making wild death threats? What about the driver? DC people are too polite and tolerant of the crazy for their own good.

Honestly, who has time to call 911 every time someone yells something threatening at you? I just walk away.

maybe you should try being less passive, and more community-minded. Sad that your biggest concern is your "time" which would be all of two minutes. All they want is a location to check into.

https://www.bbc.com/storyworks/the-psychology-of-heroism/overcoming-the-bystander-effect#:~:text=In%201964%2C%20Kitty%20Genovese%20was%20killed%20outside%20her,of%20them%20acted%20or%20went%20to%20Genovese%E2%80%99s%20aid.

"In 1964, Kitty Genovese was killed outside her apartment building in densely populated Queens, New York. As the story goes, there were dozens of people that heard the young woman screaming for help but none of them acted or went to Genovese’s aid. The infamous murder launched decades of studies investigating the “bystander effect,” where a diffusion of responsibility and fear of risk leads to inaction on the part of people who may be able to rectify a risky situation."

I encounter raving individuals in downtown DC at least once a week. So I should call 911 every time?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Were the other passengers on the bus too PC to get off and safely call 911 when the guys was making wild death threats? What about the driver? DC people are too polite and tolerant of the crazy for their own good.

Honestly, who has time to call 911 every time someone yells something threatening at you? I just walk away.

maybe you should try being less passive, and more community-minded. Sad that your biggest concern is your "time" which would be all of two minutes. All they want is a location to check into.

https://www.bbc.com/storyworks/the-psychology-of-heroism/overcoming-the-bystander-effect#:~:text=In%201964%2C%20Kitty%20Genovese%20was%20killed%20outside%20her,of%20them%20acted%20or%20went%20to%20Genovese%E2%80%99s%20aid.

"In 1964, Kitty Genovese was killed outside her apartment building in densely populated Queens, New York. As the story goes, there were dozens of people that heard the young woman screaming for help but none of them acted or went to Genovese’s aid. The infamous murder launched decades of studies investigating the “bystander effect,” where a diffusion of responsibility and fear of risk leads to inaction on the part of people who may be able to rectify a risky situation."

Police are not obligated to intervene so why is there a higher standard for average citizens?

People do what they can or they don’t.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Were the other passengers on the bus too PC to get off and safely call 911 when the guys was making wild death threats? What about the driver? DC people are too polite and tolerant of the crazy for their own good.

Honestly, who has time to call 911 every time someone yells something threatening at you? I just walk away.

maybe you should try being less passive, and more community-minded. Sad that your biggest concern is your "time" which would be all of two minutes. All they want is a location to check into.

https://www.bbc.com/storyworks/the-psychology-of-heroism/overcoming-the-bystander-effect#:~:text=In%201964%2C%20Kitty%20Genovese%20was%20killed%20outside%20her,of%20them%20acted%20or%20went%20to%20Genovese%E2%80%99s%20aid.

"In 1964, Kitty Genovese was killed outside her apartment building in densely populated Queens, New York. As the story goes, there were dozens of people that heard the young woman screaming for help but none of them acted or went to Genovese’s aid. The infamous murder launched decades of studies investigating the “bystander effect,” where a diffusion of responsibility and fear of risk leads to inaction on the part of people who may be able to rectify a risky situation."

I encounter raving individuals in downtown DC at least once a week. So I should call 911 every time?

Yes. If someone is raving you call this number: 1(888)7WE-HELP or 1-888-793-4357 Put it in your phone. You do not need to provide any identifying information. All you need to provide is the intersection, and they will dispatch a mobile wellness check unit, as you would want done for your brother, sister or mother if they were on the street raving.

If they are threatening harm to themself or others, call non-emergency 311. You do not need to provide any identifying information. All you need to do is provide the intersection. The operator will determine who to dispatch (they may send the unit above).

If there is imminent danger, call 911 as anyone would do.

People do not have to be raving for you to call. Incapacitated, passed out, exposed to the elements.... go through the steps above so that their well being can be established.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/man-stabbed-on-metrobus-in-northwest-dc/3069106/

I don’t know why they won’t release a description of the suspect.

black jeans, black hoodie

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Were the other passengers on the bus too PC to get off and safely call 911 when the guys was making wild death threats? What about the driver? DC people are too polite and tolerant of the crazy for their own good.

Honestly, who has time to call 911 every time someone yells something threatening at you? I just walk away.

maybe you should try being less passive, and more community-minded. Sad that your biggest concern is your "time" which would be all of two minutes. All they want is a location to check into.

https://www.bbc.com/storyworks/the-psychology-of-heroism/overcoming-the-bystander-effect#:~:text=In%201964%2C%20Kitty%20Genovese%20was%20killed%20outside%20her,of%20them%20acted%20or%20went%20to%20Genovese%E2%80%99s%20aid.

"In 1964, Kitty Genovese was killed outside her apartment building in densely populated Queens, New York. As the story goes, there were dozens of people that heard the young woman screaming for help but none of them acted or went to Genovese’s aid. The infamous murder launched decades of studies investigating the “bystander effect,” where a diffusion of responsibility and fear of risk leads to inaction on the part of people who may be able to rectify a risky situation."

I would definitely call if someone was threatening someone else. I just don't bother calling when someone yells threats at me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/man-stabbed-on-metrobus-in-northwest-dc/3069106/

I don’t know why they won’t release a description of the suspect.

black jeans, black hoodie

Anything else?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Were the other passengers on the bus too PC to get off and safely call 911 when the guys was making wild death threats? What about the driver? DC people are too polite and tolerant of the crazy for their own good.

Honestly, who has time to call 911 every time someone yells something threatening at you? I just walk away.

maybe you should try being less passive, and more community-minded. Sad that your biggest concern is your "time" which would be all of two minutes. All they want is a location to check into.

https://www.bbc.com/storyworks/the-psychology-of-heroism/overcoming-the-bystander-effect#:~:text=In%201964%2C%20Kitty%20Genovese%20was%20killed%20outside%20her,of%20them%20acted%20or%20went%20to%20Genovese%E2%80%99s%20aid.

"In 1964, Kitty Genovese was killed outside her apartment building in densely populated Queens, New York. As the story goes, there were dozens of people that heard the young woman screaming for help but none of them acted or went to Genovese’s aid. The infamous murder launched decades of studies investigating the “bystander effect,” where a diffusion of responsibility and fear of risk leads to inaction on the part of people who may be able to rectify a risky situation."

This is an urban legend. Two people did call the police, and the layout of the complex and the fact that the attack took place in multiple locations, led to confusion and to folks genuinely not hearing the cries for help.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kitty_Genovese#Inaccuracy_of_original_reports

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Were the other passengers on the bus too PC to get off and safely call 911 when the guys was making wild death threats? What about the driver? DC people are too polite and tolerant of the crazy for their own good.

Honestly, who has time to call 911 every time someone yells something threatening at you? I just walk away.

maybe you should try being less passive, and more community-minded. Sad that your biggest concern is your "time" which would be all of two minutes. All they want is a location to check into.

https://www.bbc.com/storyworks/the-psychology-of-heroism/overcoming-the-bystander-effect#:~:text=In%201964%2C%20Kitty%20Genovese%20was%20killed%20outside%20her,of%20them%20acted%20or%20went%20to%20Genovese%E2%80%99s%20aid.

"In 1964, Kitty Genovese was killed outside her apartment building in densely populated Queens, New York. As the story goes, there were dozens of people that heard the young woman screaming for help but none of them acted or went to Genovese’s aid. The infamous murder launched decades of studies investigating the “bystander effect,” where a diffusion of responsibility and fear of risk leads to inaction on the part of people who may be able to rectify a risky situation."

I encounter raving individuals in downtown DC at least once a week. So I should call 911 every time?

Yes. If someone is raving you call this number: 1(888)7WE-HELP or 1-888-793-4357 Put it in your phone. You do not need to provide any identifying information. All you need to provide is the intersection, and they will dispatch a mobile wellness check unit, as you would want done for your brother, sister or mother if they were on the street raving.

If they are threatening harm to themself or others, call non-emergency 311. You do not need to provide any identifying information. All you need to do is provide the intersection. The operator will determine who to dispatch (they may send the unit above).

If there is imminent danger, call 911 as anyone would do.

People do not have to be raving for you to call. Incapacitated, passed out, exposed to the elements.... go through the steps above so that their well being can be established.

Have you ever called 311 in Dc for a wellness check? They transfer you to 911.

911 is a good service and I understand why they do it a bit theThe dispatcher wants an exact address. Not just cross streets, a

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Were the other passengers on the bus too PC to get off and safely call 911 when the guys was making wild death threats? What about the driver? DC people are too polite and tolerant of the crazy for their own good.

Honestly, who has time to call 911 every time someone yells something threatening at you? I just walk away.

maybe you should try being less passive, and more community-minded. Sad that your biggest concern is your "time" which would be all of two minutes. All they want is a location to check into.

https://www.bbc.com/storyworks/the-psychology-of-heroism/overcoming-the-bystander-effect#:~:text=In%201964%2C%20Kitty%20Genovese%20was%20killed%20outside%20her,of%20them%20acted%20or%20went%20to%20Genovese%E2%80%99s%20aid.

"In 1964, Kitty Genovese was killed outside her apartment building in densely populated Queens, New York. As the story goes, there were dozens of people that heard the young woman screaming for help but none of them acted or went to Genovese’s aid. The infamous murder launched decades of studies investigating the “bystander effect,” where a diffusion of responsibility and fear of risk leads to inaction on the part of people who may be able to rectify a risky situation."

I would definitely call if someone was threatening someone else. I just don't bother calling when someone yells threats at me.

I've had people tell threats at me, and then go on to threaten people behind me - like school kids. I always call in threats. A threat is a threat is a threat.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Were the other passengers on the bus too PC to get off and safely call 911 when the guys was making wild death threats? What about the driver? DC people are too polite and tolerant of the crazy for their own good.

Honestly, who has time to call 911 every time someone yells something threatening at you? I just walk away.

maybe you should try being less passive, and more community-minded. Sad that your biggest concern is your "time" which would be all of two minutes. All they want is a location to check into.

https://www.bbc.com/storyworks/the-psychology-of-heroism/overcoming-the-bystander-effect#:~:text=In%201964%2C%20Kitty%20Genovese%20was%20killed%20outside%20her,of%20them%20acted%20or%20went%20to%20Genovese%E2%80%99s%20aid.

"In 1964, Kitty Genovese was killed outside her apartment building in densely populated Queens, New York. As the story goes, there were dozens of people that heard the young woman screaming for help but none of them acted or went to Genovese’s aid. The infamous murder launched decades of studies investigating the “bystander effect,” where a diffusion of responsibility and fear of risk leads to inaction on the part of people who may be able to rectify a risky situation."

I encounter raving individuals in downtown DC at least once a week. So I should call 911 every time?

Yes. If someone is raving you call this number: 1(888)7WE-HELP or 1-888-793-4357 Put it in your phone. You do not need to provide any identifying information. All you need to provide is the intersection, and they will dispatch a mobile wellness check unit, as you would want done for your brother, sister or mother if they were on the street raving.

If they are threatening harm to themself or others, call non-emergency 311. You do not need to provide any identifying information. All you need to do is provide the intersection. The operator will determine who to dispatch (they may send the unit above).

If there is imminent danger, call 911 as anyone would do.

People do not have to be raving for you to call. Incapacitated, passed out, exposed to the elements.... go through the steps above so that their well being can be established.

Have you ever called 311 in Dc for a wellness check? They transfer you to 911.

911 is a good service and I understand why they do it a bit theThe dispatcher wants an exact address. Not just cross streets, a

I have never been transferred. And I just provide the best location I can. If you can provide the exact address sure. Often it's a bus stop or a bush though, in my experience.