Some cynical people have been known to say “No Good Deed Goes Unpunished”.
The fight wasn’t Paris Smith’s, but it killed him anyway.
Smith, 21, tried to help a friend and break up a row in the 1600 block of Washington Avenue at about 2 a.m. July 2, according to Des Moines police. He was stabbed repeatedly for his efforts and died from his injuries Monday afternoon at Mercy Medical Center.
A very brave deed, sadly it did not turn out well for him.
But gun control advocates would point out that at least he wasn’t shot. Right?
