Hate Crime: Indiana Woman Stabs A Teenage Girl For "Being Chinese"

A teenage girl was attacked on a bus in what looks to be a horrifying racially motivated attack. An unidentified 18-year-old was allegedly targeted by Billie Davis, 56, on January 11 in Bloomington, Indiana, US, as she waited for the doors to open at a bus stop. Davis allegedly approached the student and began hitting her in the head. She was later captured on camera grinning. Furthermore, the victim suffered seven stab wounds after she was taken to the hospital. Davis ran away from the crime site, but a witness pursued her and told the police where she was, leading to Davis' arrest and attempted murder charges. According to the police, the incident was totally unprovoked, and video taken on the site shows that the two women did not interact prior to the stabbing. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="956"] Image credit: Indiana Public Media[/caption] According to court documents viewed by WRTV, Davis told the police that she used a folding knife to stab the young woman in the head because it "would be one less person to blow up our country." However, it is uncertain if she will also be charged with a hate crime given that authorities claimed Davis attacked the victim for "being Chinese." Also read: Former Mississippi daycare center employee arrested for biting a kid on the arm while at work Moreover, the attack on the Indiana University student has generated controversy in the neighborhood.

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Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton stated in 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." [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="624"] Image credit: Indiana Public Media[/caption] "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." He also added: "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."