A 60-year-old retailer clerk succumbed to his accidents after he was brutally crushed by a suspect who was attempting to steal beer. In response to CBS Information, Yowhannes Tewolde was attempting to cease the thief from leaving with the objects when the suspect struck him with a baseball bat he took away from the sufferer’s possession.
The August 24 incident occurred on the Richmond Market, which is the place the deceased man labored. Police stated they responded to the scene after receiving a report of a theft and aggravated assault.
The sufferer’s daughter, Meron Tewolde, stated a person initially stole water from the shop whereas his father was on obligation. She stated her father then tried to cease the alleged thief after he tried to steal beer.
A witness advised police that Yowhannes was holding a bat when the alleged thief attacked him. The suspect is alleged to have taken the bat from Yowhannes and hit him with it earlier than fleeing the scene.
“[He is a] loyal, reliable particular person. He handled that retailer prefer it was his. It is unnecessary why he would attempt to cease the man. If that was me, I might have let him steal no matter he wished to steal. However my dad has such honor,” Meron stated.
Police stated Yowhannes suffered vital accidents and was taken to the hospital. Meron stated his father succumbed to his accidents on Tuesday. “The neighbors … the neighbors heard one thing happening. When got here, known as 911, was there holding his hand till he received to the hospital,” Meron stated.
The deceased man’s daughter additionally paid tribute to him. “A lot. Who works seven days every week once you don’t must work? He simply received out of surgical procedure. I advised him to not work, I’ve a job, I can help them. He put me by way of faculty, so I may also help them out,” Meron stated. “He nonetheless works, after which this occurs. This is unnecessary.”
Police stated they’re but to make arrests. A GoFundMe has additionally been set as much as assist elevate funds for the sufferer’s household.
