Shock in goods: Young people terrorize passers-by with toy guns

Shock in goods: Young people terrorize passers-by with toy guns

In Waren (Müritz) on Tuesday, several young people caused an unexpected shock. They were between 15 and 17 years old and used toy guns to shoot passers-by. The incident occurred in the pedestrian underpass from Güstrower Straße to the city center. A person who became aware alerted the police, who then reacted quickly and checked the group in the old town center. To date, nothing is known about possible injuries, but the police make it clear that toy weapons can also cause pain, depending on where they are hit. In addition, a one-hand knife was seized from one of the young people, which led to an investigation into violations of the Weapons Act. What is particularly noteworthy is that the group does not come from the region, but was on a school trip in Waren, as the [SVZ](https://www.svz.de/regional/mueritz/grosser-schrei-jugendliche-schiessen-mit-toy Pistolen-4077198) reports.

This incident has drawn the attention of the authorities and leaves questions about the responsibility of young people and the dangers that innocently beginning fun can bring. Despite the seriousness of the situation, police are pleased there were no serious injuries. Those responsible point out that it is not a game if the fun comes at the expense of others.

School trip with dark sides

Since the young people do not come from goods, the question also arises as to whether the school trip should de facto be organized under such circumstances. It is to be hoped that such incidents do not remain as “lasting memories” in the minds of those involved. The excitement in the city is palpable and many citizens are concerned about the behavior of young people in groups. Here, schools and parents may need to pay more attention to the responsibility of their children.

In a completely different area, there is currently some excitement in the economic news. The U.S. stock market suffered a significant decline on Thursday, sparked by concerns about big tech companies and weak private employment data. The Nasdaq Composite fell nearly 2%, while the S&P 500 fell 1.1% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell about 0.8%, down nearly 400 points, according to [Yahoo Finance]. Such economic turmoil disturbs people's minds and shows that the uncertainties in the economic sector can also have an impact in other areas.

Overall, it is to be hoped that wiser decisions will be made on both recreational and economic issues to ensure both safety and quality of life in our communities. The incident in Waren is a clear sign that we all need to be wide awake and pleasure should never come at the expense of others.