The story, originating April 14, continues to gain momentum. Then in Brooklyn, the protection of the supermarket Stop & Shop detained the 51-year-old Ralph Nimmons, which was not paid for the products. Store employees accused him of stealing and began to exert psychological pressure. In the end, the man’s heart broke and stopped, so that he died.
The relatives of the deceased believe that in his death the guilty staff of the supermarket, which, in their opinion, exceeded their rights, and used excessive force. They were joined by several civil organizations and the joint efforts of the people held on 28 April rally. On it, in addition to the requirements to investigate the murder impartially, the participants were asked to demonstrate video surveillance of the store Stop & Shop.
Activists believe that the death of Simmons it was possible to avoid. In addition, they deny the involvement of men in theft of the product. With their words that the victim could is banal to forget to pay, because of his age and health problems.
Law enforcement explained they are waiting for medical tests to quantify the details of the death of Ralph Nimmons and actively engaged in the investigation of this case. So far, the charges against the staff of the supermarket was not extended.
For its part, the leadership of Stop & Shop released a statement, which says the following:
«We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Ralph Nimmons. We are saddened by his death, which occurred in one of our stores on April 14. The firm is cooperating fully with the police and continues to do everything possible to help the investigation.»
Law enforcement agencies are avoiding to comment until the completion of the official investigation.
