[federali]

Maybe ten years ago (probably more), in New York City, there were a series of attacks against innocent victims by roving bands of youths. Arrested perps referred to their "sport" as wilding. They would go on a rampage, successively attack people as they were encountered, then disappear into the night. One such victim was referred to as the Central Park Jogger as she was raped, bludgeoned with a brick and nearly killed.

If I were to encounter a group of roving youths, if my street sense tells me something may be wrong, then I will avoid them at all cost. If I can't, I'll cross or change my direction to ascertain if my change in direction changes their behavior in anyway. If it does, I'll retreat. If I can't retreat, I'll break out the artillery.

Regarding use of force, they don't have to be armed with weapons as deadly force can be justified by both disparity in numbers and disparity in age or sex (female victim against male attackers).