At a public swearing-in, the newly appointed Chief of Police vows not to fail those who trusted him. Almost simultaneously, others hurriedly move a body down the stairs while bystanders and officers shout for the killer to be found. The situation escalates: officers break down doors and search the premises, a woman addressed as 'Princess' is pressed about an exit plan and unexpectedly propositioned, and voices trade taunts about fear and punishment. The raid continues under urgent orders, but the killer is still at large and a threatening warning leaves the outcome unresolved.