A motorcyclist stopped at the red light, not knowing that seconds later two men on motorcycles would stand next to him to try to strip him of his belongings in the street. Elena Avenue and 8a. street in zone 1 of the capital. The victim reacted, lunged at one of the alleged assailants and struggled in the middle of a public street.
In the images you can see that one of the suspects got off the motorcycle and, presumably armed, tried to intimidate the motorcyclist. The confrontation occurred in front of several witnesses. Then the companion of the alleged assailant intervened and, before fleeing, one of them fired a shot.
During the program Direct Impactof Guatevisionthe analysts pointed out that the case reflects the risk to which motorists are exposed at traffic lights and other points of the capital’s traffic. One of the most powerful phrases was: “I know that material things cost, but life is not replaced, material things are”.
Risk at traffic lights
Analysts indicated that this way of operating is not new and that suspects often take advantage of red traffic lights to approach their victims. They also recommended motorists avoid distractions, especially using the phone while waiting for the green light.
“No more looking at the phone, because they stop and are already looking at the phone.“, it was said during the program, warning that prevention can reduce the risk of being surprised by assailants on a motorcycle.
No one intervened out of fear.
Another point noted was the lack of reaction from those who witnessed the event. According to analysts, many people prefer not to intervene for fear of being injured or killed.
“They fight two against one, nobody gets involved“, it was stated during the analysis. It was also mentioned that citizens live in fear and that, for this reason, many avoid carrying phones, cameras, tablets or computers in plain sight.
Analysts insisted in which confronting an alleged assailant can have serious consequences, even if the victim’s reaction has prevented the robbery. “He played them“, they pointed out when referring to the motorcyclist, and added that the mixture of fear, stress and adrenaline can lead to a dangerous reaction.
The recommendation was direct:
“Please, if you are a victim of this, do not attack”.
They also warned: “Don’t try to take it from Robin Hood or Superman, because it can go wrong”. The video went viral on social networks and once again brought into discussion the insecuritythe assaults on motoriststhe risk in traffic lights and the need to maintain prevention measures in the capital city.