Danger in the streets

Walking through town on a busy day, when suddenly
The crowd screams and people are running in all directions
Panic, vendors drop their wares on the street,
Fruit trampled by rushing feet

Stumbling, almost tumbling, not sure where to turn
Crying and scampering, Not sure whats going on
Where is the danger? Where is safety? What has caused this maddening cry?
Gun shots in the air, scared faces everywhere
Old and young racing down the street; shocked faces, stumbling feet
Then suddenly its over
Three officers throw a body in a van
A lifeless corpse next to an AK 47
He lived by the sword, he died by the sword
Bullets in this case - a crime attempted in vain
Such a waste, such a price, such a shame