Horrific video footage captured on Saturday shows a man being fatally stabbed outside a Starbucks in Vancouver. The incident led to widespread shock and grief, with many condemning the actions of bystanders who reportedly filmed the event and even took selfies with the victim’s body.
The Fatal Stabbing of Paul Stanley Schmidt in Vancouver
As per eyewitnesses, the victim, identified as Paul Stanley Schmidt, was killed at the scene of the crime despite efforts by bystanders to save his life. Schmidt was reportedly trying to protect his three-year-old daughter when he got into an altercation with the alleged attacker, Inderdeep Singh Gosa, over vaping in front of his child.
Schmidt was stabbed several times before he collapsed outside the Starbucks in downtown Vancouver. His fiancée was present inside the store and saw him die in front of her. She witnessed the stabbing and saw her partner try to defend himself and their daughter before he was fatally wounded. The killing left a deep impact on those who witnessed it.
TikToker Alex Bodger Captures Footage of Fatal Stabbing
The incident was also captured on video by a TikToker named Alex Bodger, who filmed what happened from start to finish. In the video clip that has since gone viral, Bodger can be seen asking Gosa not to vape around his child seconds before he attacked Schmidt.
Bodger appeared to smirk while shooting the video, which drew backlash from many people who slammed him for capitalizing on a ghastly crime. The man allegedly took a selfie next to the victim’s body and even returned to smoke at the crime scene.
Suspect Charged With Second-Degree Murder
Vancouver police have charged Inderdeep Singh Gosa with second-degree murder in connection with Schmidt’s death. Officers arrested Gosa at the scene after a constable, who was patrolling nearby, was flagged down by witnesses.
While the motive behind the attack remains unclear, police have called for witnesses to come forward with any video footage of the incident or information about what led to it. The victim and the accused did not know each other.
Outcry Over Social Media Footage
The killing has sparked widespread outrage on social media. Schmidt’s mother and fiancée have expressed their grief over his death and urged people not to share the footage of the attack. A video of the brutal incident was shared on various social media platforms, prompting an outcry among many who felt it was insensitive and inappropriate to put such content online.
Vancouver Mourns Schmidt
Schmidt’s death has left many in Vancouver in mourning for him and his family. A makeshift memorial of flowers, pictures, and notes outside the Starbucks where he died has been set up by those who wish to pay their respects. A GoFundMe page has also been set up by Lorraine Lowe to support Schmidt’s family as he leaves behind his fiancée and a toddler daughter. The fundraiser has already raised more than $CA150,000 ($A165,000), most of which will be placed in trust for Schmidt’s daughter.
The tragic killing has brought attention to crime rates in some parts of downtown Vancouver and prompted calls for change. Schmidt’s family and loved ones continue to grieve his senseless loss as others hope that justice can be served – both for him and for all those impacted by violent crimes in our communities.
In conclusion, while the incident is still under investigation, it is clear that what happened outside that Starbucks in Vancouver on Saturday was a tragedy that should never have happened. It serves as a reminder that we must remain vigilant against violence in all its forms and do whatever we can as individuals and as a society to ensure that such horrific events never occur again.
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