Davide Giri Died, Computer Science PhD Candidate Columbia University

Very sad. The attack is described as "random", but the profile of the murderer is predictable. The pendulum has swung too far towards lenience for criminals.

"Vincent Pinkney, a 25-year-old gang member with a lengthy rap sheet, has been arrested over Giri’s fatal stabbing and another attack that left a 27-year-old tourist injured, authorities said.

The Manhattan man has 11 prior arrests dating back to 2012 for robberies and assaults, as well as other alleged crimes, police sources said. He is on post-release supervision until 2022."