New Yorkers left disgusted by video of sucker punch at Brooklyn mall and failure by onlookers to act

Security would only be to blame here, not mall shoppers probably confused and scared themselves

You want these old ladies to start squaring up too? What is wrong with y’all lol the only person who should be held responsible is the security guard bc this is literally his job.

This is nothing new. Kings plaza has been a terrible, unsafe place since as far as I could remember. The security guards are paid to do nothing. Surprised to see them off of a Segway here.

Selfishness and toxicity are both out of control in society. It's not just some people, it's across all classes. From the guy on the street who feels he needs to punch someone because he just doesn't like them to the guy in the expensive car who thinks the road is his personal grand prix. It's not just a lack of self-control, it's a rejection of rules. It's a disease of thinking that you're exempt from rules because you're you. Gee, sounds like a former grifting President.

Quick, someone inform the victim that crime was worse in the 90s.

Can we please rename the sucker punch as the “coward punch”?

How are the random innocent bystanders the outrageous part of this story? The literal security guy was like "Don't look.. keep walking..".

Kings Plaza is a shit-hole. I live close by and it’s a breeding ground for trouble. Fuck that place

The fuck are onlookers supposed to do? Isn't that the job of the police?

despite the owners trying to bring in larger brands, remodeling it to bring it modern standards, its still ghettto as heck.

Then if you go to help the brutes might turn on you

"Failure by onlookers yo act" fuck out of here. That's why there's security.

How about we just stop letting violent offenders back on the streets?

These people are human garbage.

Once you have 5+ charges for assult just lock them up and throw away the key.... It's not hard not punch people....These people don't belong in society.

arent we taught not to get involved if theres a physical altercation and you aren't confident you can fight off that person? i aint going after three dudes, hell no.

Is that a misdemeanor assault?

Even if arrested and clearly identified by the video and witnesses, the perpetrator will be released on the same day because of the current bail laws.

Onlookers to act? WTF if you hurt the attacker, you are liable. By living in NYC, I accept the fact that the law is not on my side, and I can't defend myself and other against attacks.

You want stand your ground law and relative safety move the f out

once you start hearing about those useless bystanders it's worth remembering the famous Kitty Genovese case, which was a smear campaign against a quiet queens neighborhood, that was meant to distract from other police failures, and was also predicated on a lie that people didn't try to help.

Bystanders aren't paid to keep this city safe, even security guards aren't allowed to. Don't let a failure of public services be blamed on the public.

The fact the assailant went back to check up on his work is disgusting. He had to confirm his coward’s punch was effective. I hope karma gets him good

Onlookers are not looking to end up dead or badly beaten

Not surprised, it is the bystander effect.

I was on the E train going into the city, the train car was at capacity with some standing folks. This big dude standing near the door flat out faints and his iced coffee drink drops to the floor and spills everywhere. I walked over to hold him up so he doesn't smash his head to the floor. The passengers around me did nothing but one did pull the emergency brake before the doors closed. I propped him against the chair and flagged down one of the conductors.

After he was taken off and a 10 minute delay, we were back off on our way. It was as if nothing happened, other than a huge coffee spill on the floor. I got off the next two stops.

Bystander effect is a real thing. Only way is to shout and point at someone to do something like "Hey you, call 911". Then bark off commands while pointing.

The security guard that ignored and unconscious patron needs to be fired. Even if he thought the guy was drunk and passed out, he should have done something. It's only his fucking job.