Dropped ‘Starcraft’ Connection Sparks Random Stabbing in Sweden

This is a sad story that comes out of the usually peaceful Sweden, where an 18 year-old guy stabbed a 15 year-old girl. The reason? His internet connection cut out during a game of Starcraft, sending him into a blind rage where he grabbed a butcher knife, ran out the door and stabbed some random girl walking by.

Authorities apprehended him, and the girl is expected to recover, despite multiple wounds. Where he’s going, there is sure as shit not going to be any LAN parties, I can tell you that. I’m sure “I stabbed a little girl because the internet connection dropped during my Zerg rush” isn’t exactly a prison story that’s going to go over well.

Even though this is a scary situation, I would advise people against adding this to their “video games corrupt absolutely” arugment file. Yes, the physical catalyst of the attack was something related to the game. But it’s like blaming the automotive industry when a guy snaps and stabs someone after getting a parking ticket. This guy obviously needs intense help, as it simply is not a normal reaction to literally try to kill someone when a video game does not go your way.

All the best to the girl in her recovery.

[via HotBloodedGamer]