Towards the end someone does "help" and they are so (un)heavily armed there that it looks like he is attacking the perp with some sort of toy paddle or something.
I agree with your statement and sentiment, but in those people's defense the innocent bystanders are now all pretty much afraid to render aid for fear of the police and justice system taking THEM down and charging them with racism etc etc
That whole fucking island complex is beyond fucked in the head from a government and policing standpoint.