DaLat NewsMarch 22, 2026
Xuân Hương Ward police are actively searching for a man who brazenly shot birds with a slingshot in the heart of Đà Lạt's tourist district, then violently attacked a journalist who tried to intervene on the morning of March 22.
According to Thanh Niên newspaper, the incident unfolded on Đinh Tiên Hoàng Street near the iconic Xuân Hương Lake, one of Đà Lạt's most beloved landmarks. The perpetrator used a rubber slingshot to hunt birds in broad daylight in this heavily trafficked public area where families stroll and tourists gather to enjoy the city's famous fresh air.
Mr. N.K.L., a correspondent for a local newspaper in Lâm Đồng province, was passing through the area when he witnessed the disturbing scene. The journalist began recording the incident on his phone while politely reminding the man that such behavior was inappropriate in a public space.
What happened next shocked onlookers. According to police reports, the bird shooter suddenly rushed at the journalist, grabbed his phone and demanded he delete the footage, then physically assaulted him. The brazen attack occurred in full view of other pedestrians in one of Đà Lạt's busiest tourist areas.
For those of us who call Đà Lạt home, this incident strikes at the heart of what makes our mountain city special. Xuân Hương Lake serves as a sanctuary for various bird species that add to the natural charm visitors travel hundreds of kilometers to experience. The casual cruelty of hunting these creatures in our city center is particularly disturbing.
Local authorities are treating this case seriously, not just as an assault on a journalist, but as an attack on the environmental values that define Đà Lạt. The investigation continues as police work to identify and apprehend the suspect, ensuring that both our wildlife and those who protect it remain safe in our peaceful mountain community.
• Date: March 22, 2024 • Location: Đinh Tiên Hoàng Street, Xuân Hương Ward, Đà Lạt • Investigating Agency: Xuân Hương Ward Police • Victim: Mr. N.K.L., local newspaper correspondent • Incident: Bird shooting with slingshot, assault on journalist
• Man spotted shooting birds with rubber slingshot near Xuân Hương Lake • Journalist N.K.L. records incident while advising against illegal hunting • Perpetrator attacks journalist, demands video deletion • Physical assault occurs in public area • Police investigation launched immediately
• Wildlife Protection: Hunting birds in urban areas violates local regulations • Assault Charges: Physical attack on journalist constitutes criminal offense • Public Safety: Incident occurred in heavily trafficked tourist area • Press Freedom: Attack targeted media personnel performing civic duty
Xuân Hương Lake area serves as: • Primary tourist destination in Đà Lạt city center • Natural habitat for various bird species • Public recreation space for residents and visitors • Symbol of Đà Lạt's environmental heritage