If you want to know the problem with sanctuary city policies, take a look at the recent Strip killings. Last week, a man went on a stabbing spree on the Strip. Police believe Yoni Barrios killed two people and injured six others. It was a shocking and senseless crime. The witness accounts are harrowing, detailing how the attacker chased down some of his victims.
The randomness of attacks such as this makes them especially terrorizing. It's easy to imagine being one of the victims because you've probably walked on the Strip. Millions of people stroll up and down the iconic roadway each year. A deadly crime like this shakes a sense of security most people take for granted.
There are economic implications, too. If tourists don't feel safe on the Strip, Southern Nevada's whole economy is in trouble. Now, police can't stop every act of violence. Random, one-off attacks are virtually impossible to prevent, which is why many people carry concealed weapons. But there was an opportunity to stop this one before it happened.
