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The game, which has received media attention recently, involves groups of young teens who approach random victims, try to knock them out with a single punch and then flee, laughing.\u00a0 Some commentators think the game is a trend...","datePublished":"2013-12-12","dateModified":"2019-07-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.dsslaw.com\/blog\/author\/dsslaw\/#Person","name":"Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C.","url":"https:\/\/www.dsslaw.com\/blog\/author\/dsslaw\/","identifier":12,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/645d493126a7be6f90be911a6e7d4382c0cd63874673097832081394c8bcf8ab?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/645d493126a7be6f90be911a6e7d4382c0cd63874673097832081394c8bcf8ab?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C.","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.dsslaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/bg-logo.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.dsslaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/bg-logo.jpg","width":192,"height":90}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.dsslaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/knockout-game.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.dsslaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/knockout-game.jpg","height":192,"width":289},"url":"https:\/\/www.dsslaw.com\/blog\/knockout-game-need-know-stay-safe\/","about":["Personal Injury"],"wordCount":476,"keywords":["Knockout","New York Personal Injury Attorneys","New York Personal Injury Lawyers","Violent Game"],"articleBody":"Reports about a violent \u201cKnockout Game\u201d have caused alarm in some communities. The game, which has received media attention recently, involves groups of young teens who approach random victims, try to knock them out with a single punch and then flee, laughing.\u00a0 Some commentators think the game is a trend across the country, but others say reported attacks are isolated events that have been exaggerated by the media, creating an urban myth.Either way, the \u201cgame\u201d has happened, and some communities are reacting to protect potential victims.What is the Knockout Game?The attacks reportedly follow a pattern in which innocent victims are targeted by a group. One member of the group steps forward to land a single punch to the victim\u2019s head. The hit is intended to knock the person out, or at least to the ground. Robbery is not a motive. Instead, the perpetrators consider the attacks to be fun.Some violent and random attacks have been videotaped, and the tapes are available on the Internet. In the videos, the assailants laugh and joke about the attacks. While most victims manage to escape with minor injuries, that isn\u2019t always the case. According to news reports, victims have died in St. Louis and Syracuse.Attacks have been reported in New York City, Washington, D.C., and New Jersey. The New Haven Independent reported that six such attacks happened over two nights in November in New Haven, apparently involving the same cluster of people.Protect YourselfCommunity leaders in a number of cities are urging law enforcement and prosecutors to come down hard on anyone participating in the Knockout Game.If the Knockout Game has come to your community, or you\u2019re worried that it will, there are some things you can do to stay safe:Travel in pairs or groups. If you must walk through your city after dark, take someone with you. Couples and groups aren\u2019t seen as easy targets by muggers or those who may be playing this sick game.Be aware of your surroundings. If you feel unsafe in a certain area, get out. Spend the extra money to call a cab or catch a bus to a safer neighborhood. Stay in well-lit areas where there are plenty of people around.Don\u2019t be distracted. While talking on the phone could discourage an attack, texting or checking email could invite it. When you aren\u2019t looking ahead or paying attention, someone can more easily sneak up on you.Report any attacks. Don\u2019t downplay an attack. If you are a victim or know someone who is, make sure it is reported to the police. Without accurate information, police can\u2019t effectively fight the attacks.Violently attacking innocent people isn\u2019t a game \u2014it\u2019s a crime and a travesty. Our communities deserve better.Sources:Philadelphia MagazineNew Haven Independent"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.dsslaw.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Knockout Game: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe","item":"https:\/\/www.dsslaw.com\/blog\/knockout-game-need-know-stay-safe\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]