Summary Of Deadly Barcelona Attack By Laura Smith-Spark
In the article Deadly Barcelona attack is worst in a day of violence in Spain, Laura Smith-Spark discusses about a possible “terror” attack where a van plowed through crowds on the Las Ramblas avenue in the early evening of Barcelona. First, Smith-Spark points out that two other incidents, a terrorist attack in the seaside city of Cambrils and a house explosion in Alcanar were possibly connected to the van attack in Barcelona. The writer also indicates that during this occasion, 13 people were left dead and over 100 were injured. In addition, she states that two suspects were arrested while one driver abandoned the van, escaping, but was later captured in Alcanar. Moreover, she emphasizes that witnesses who saw this happen said that they heard
“a lot of screaming” as a white van with blue markings sped down the Ramblas causing people to fly into the air or run. Finally Smith-Spark concludes that those who were killed in the Barcelona attack were held a tribute memorial to be remembered for this tragic experience. Before reading this article, I’ve never realized how serious and dangerous terrorist attacks could get. This article had captured my attention because of how the incident occured with a van plowing through a crowded street. When thinking of an attack, you’d immediately believe that it was caused by a gun or bombs but this Barcelona attack was different. It had caused many people to be hit by the van, possibly flying into the air, getting seriously injured. Furthermore, this terrorist attack has caused citizens of Spain to be more alert and worried about where they went. Not only had this affected the people of Barcelona, but it had taught me to be aware of my surroundings since anything can happen.
All in all, the incident that occurred in Barcelona, Spain has created many questions to float around my head. Why did they decide to ram a van into a crowd of people rather than doing something different? Through the whole article, I’ve wondered how the victim’s families are handling the whole situation knowing that someone they loved had passed away due to the attack. I’ve learned that these terrorist attacks occur so that the person who’s causing them could become welcomed into the system, such as ISIS, and so they would have “more power.” It came to mind about how joining these types of groups can give you “more power” among others. What are these groups trying to accomplish by killing people and when will they stop?
“a lot of screaming” as a white van with blue markings sped down the Ramblas causing people to fly into the air or run. Finally Smith-Spark concludes that those who were killed in the Barcelona attack were held a tribute memorial to be remembered for this tragic experience. Before reading this article, I’ve never realized how serious and dangerous terrorist attacks could get. This article had captured my attention because of how the incident occured with a van plowing through a crowded street. When thinking of an attack, you’d immediately believe that it was caused by a gun or bombs but this Barcelona attack was different. It had caused many people to be hit by the van, possibly flying into the air, getting seriously injured. Furthermore, this terrorist attack has caused citizens of Spain to be more alert and worried about where they went. Not only had this affected the people of Barcelona, but it had taught me to be aware of my surroundings since anything can happen.
All in all, the incident that occurred in Barcelona, Spain has created many questions to float around my head. Why did they decide to ram a van into a crowd of people rather than doing something different? Through the whole article, I’ve wondered how the victim’s families are handling the whole situation knowing that someone they loved had passed away due to the attack. I’ve learned that these terrorist attacks occur so that the person who’s causing them could become welcomed into the system, such as ISIS, and so they would have “more power.” It came to mind about how joining these types of groups can give you “more power” among others. What are these groups trying to accomplish by killing people and when will they stop?