Historical Events tagged with "goetz"
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Crime & Law
Bernhard Goetz Shoots Four Muggers on Subway
December 22nd, 1984 40 years ago
Bernhard Goetz shot four individuals in a Manhattan subway car, claiming self-defense against an attempted mugging. Armed with a revolver, he fired shots after the group allegedly threatened him. The incident sparked significant media coverage and public debate regarding vigilantism and subway safety.
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