February 27th 2024.
On a peaceful Monday afternoon in Crown Heights, a tragedy unfolded at Armin Deli. Nazim Berry, a 37-year-old clerk, was shot in the back of the head by a customer who was apparently upset that he couldn't walk away with a $2 cigar for free. It was a senseless act of violence that left Nazim's family and community in shock and mourning.
According to authorities and family members, the customer had left the deli after being denied the cigar and returned with a gun, shooting Nazim at the front of the store. Hollie Berry, Nazim's mother, shared that her son had worked at the deli for many years and had faced similar demands for free items in the past. But this time, it tragically ended in his death.
The suspect in the shooting is still at large and the police have released images of a man wearing glasses, black pants, and a black varsity jacket with black and white sleeves. Nazim's mother, who knew her son's kind and caring nature, couldn't understand why someone would resort to such violence over something as trivial as a cheap cigar. She described him as a "beautiful person" and was devastated by the loss of her son.
Neighbors were also shaken by the incident, with one resident, Barbara R, calling it "sad". She shared that Nazim was a quiet and friendly person who didn't bother anyone. But this senseless act of violence has left the community concerned about the increasing crime in the neighborhood. "It's getting so that you can't just live a normal life anymore," Barbara lamented. "You have to wonder if someone will hurt you for saying no to a dollar."
Crown Heights, a neighborhood just east of the popular Prospect Park, is known for its peaceful atmosphere and attractions like the Brooklyn Botanical Garden and the Brooklyn Museum. But this incident has left residents worried and on edge. In response, the United Bodega Workers of America has offered a $10,000 reward for any information that could lead to an arrest in the case.
Sadly, this is not the first time a bodega worker has faced violence in New York City. Just a year and a half ago, murder charges were dropped for a bodega worker in Harlem who stabbed a man to death after being attacked over a bag of chips. It's a reminder of the dangers that these workers face every day, simply trying to make a living and serve their community.
The death of Nazim Berry has left a void in the tight-knit community of Crown Heights. His senseless and tragic death has sparked anger and grief, as well as calls for justice. As the search for the suspect continues, the community mourns the loss of a kind and hardworking individual who will be deeply missed.
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