BOULDER, Colo. — Walking the Pearl Street Mall was part of Katie Higney’s routine when heading into work. However, on June 25, she was attacked and stabbed by a man who said voices told him ‘to go kill people.’
Denver7 sat down with Higney, who hopes that by sharing her story, she will inspire others to be aware of their surroundings and avoid technology-related distractions. She described the moments leading up to the attack and how she fought back by screaming and calling 911.
“I probably had a half a block before I was at my store, and I saw a man cut across the planter box and start coming towards me, and as soon as he got close, he grabbed me. That’s when the attack happened, and I just started screaming,” Higney said…