(C) Daily Kos This story was originally published by Daily Kos and is unaltered. . . . . . . . . . . Indiana woman stabbed Asian-American student to have "one less person to blow up our country" [1] ['This Content Is Not Subject To Review Daily Kos Staff Prior To Publication.', 'Backgroundurl Avatar_Large', 'Nickname', 'Joined', 'Created_At', 'Story Count', 'N_Stories', 'Comment Count', 'N_Comments', 'Popular Tags'] Date: 2023-01-15 Last Wednesday, 56-year-old Billie R Davis stabbed an 18-year-old Indiana University student out of the blue as she was getting off the bus in Bloomington, Indiana. The attack caused the student to rush to hospital for treatment. A review of bus video surveillance shows that (name withheld by the Bloomingtonian) and Billie Davis were not together and had no prior confrontations or negative interactions. The video shows Davis removing and unfolding the knife immediately prior to (victim’s name) exiting the bus. Billie appears to turn for a better position while clutching the knife. Davis then stabs and/or attempts to stab (victim) in on top of her head approximately seven times. Davis then folds the knife, puts it back in her pocket, and returns to her seat position on the bus. Davis doesn’t appear to acknowledge (victim) after stabbing her or have any other contact. Davis then exits the bus and was later located, arrested by Bloomington Police Officers. Davis tried to justify attacking the Asian-American girl with a folding knife; she stated, “It would be one less person to blow up our country.” Davis was truly angered by the presence of Chinese people. Self-described “townies” and IU seniors Audrey Lee and Tvisha Chatterjea say they’ve been dealing with these anti-Asian sentiments their whole lives. “Growing up my parents here told me ‘oh keep your head down, if you come across any trouble don’t engage.’ “Just run.” “Yeah exactly. If we keep running away, keep avoiding people in the community, then they will have more reason to dehumanize us and it’ll be easier to commit these acts of anti-Asian violence," Lee said. x Students at the Asian Culture Center gathered today to support one another, speak to University administration and write letters to the affected family. @wrtv They welcomed me in and shared their thoughts and feelings on the violence. pic.twitter.com/pBBor9vOil — Nico Pennisi (@nicopennisitv) January 13, 2023 On Saturday, Bloomington mayor John Hamilton issued a statement. Following the brutal attack of a member of our community, I want to state categorically that here in the city of Bloomington we deplore any form of racism and discrimination, especially hate based violence. This behavior is not acceptable and will be dealt with accordingly. I appreciate the quick response of a witness to the crime who helped police locate and identify the suspect along with the Bloomington Police Department and the Indiana University community of care for embracing the victim and providing appropriate support as she goes through this terrible ordeal. We know when a racially motivated incident like this resonates throughout the community, it can leave us feeling less safe. We stand with the Asian community and all who feel threatened by this event. Our staff will continue to do all we can for the victim and the larger community. Bloomington is a relatively safe place but we are not immune to issues with which our entire nation is dealing. This senseless incident is a reminder that we should all look out for each other, be aware of our surroundings and seek to combat racism and prejudice in all its forms wherever and whenever we encounter it. James C Wimbush, the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs in Indiana University, also commented on the horrific attack. This week, Bloomington was sadly reminded that anti-Asian hate is real and can have painful impacts on individuals and our community. No one should face harassment or violence due to their background, ethnicity, or heritage. Instead, the Bloomington and IU communities are stronger because of the vast diversity of identities and perspectives that make up our campus and community culture. To our Asian and Asian American friends, colleagues, students, and neighbors, we stand firmly with you. For members of our community who may find support helpful, counseling services are available to all faculty, staff, and students. x Statement by Indiana University Vice President James C. Wimbush on Anti-Asian Hate. pic.twitter.com/pSRc4CWc2j — Indiana Diversity (@IU_OVPDEMA) January 13, 2023 As for Billie Davis, she has spent time at the Monroe County Jail on a felony battery charge; she would later face another charge, specifically for attempted murder, thanks to Davis’s admission. She is held on a surety bond of $100,000. [END] --- [1] Url: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2023/1/15/2147442/-Indiana-woman-stabbed-Asian-American-student-to-have-one-less-person-to-blow-up-our-country Published and (C) by Daily Kos Content appears here under this condition or license: Site content may be used for any purpose without permission unless otherwise specified. via Magical.Fish Gopher News Feeds: gopher://magical.fish/1/feeds/news/dailykos/