Post by CCADP on Aug 18, 2005 18:40:32 GMT -5
Murder in Baytown stuns community
Police officers are investigating the stabbing death of a donut shop
employee.
The Baytown Police Department is still investigating the death of Bonrith
In, an employee of Dina's Donuts, who was fatally stabbed Aug. 13 in an
attempted robbery around 4:40 a.m.
Police said an unidentified African-American male entered the business,
which had been opened approximately 10 minutes earlier. Police report the
black male displayed a knife and an unknown type of handgun.
Police said when In presented him with $20, the perpetrator became enraged
and demanded more money from the owner. An altercation took place between
the men, resulting in In receiving multiple stab wounds and blunt trauma
to his head.
Baytown EMS responded to the scene but In was pronounced dead at the scene
on the 3700 block of West Baker Road.
Police were told by the building owner, Jin Hak Kim, that the In family
also owned dry cleaning and laundromat business at the shopping center.
The donut store has continued to be closed since the murder but an
assortment of bouquets and candles have been placed outside the store's
main entrance as a reminder of what occurred. Well wishers have also been
given an opportunity to write prayers and their thoughts on the storefront
windows.
Police said In was stabbed multiple times by a man who is being described
to police as a black man, standing 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing about
160 lbs.
Police said at the time of the alleged crime, the suspect was wearing a
royal blue nylon cap, commonly known as a "skull" cap. He was also wearing
a blue pullover T-shirt with a darker, long sleeved button-down blue shirt
over the T-shirt. He also was also described to be wearing past the knee
length royal blue shorts.
A Spanish-speaking woman, who just wanted to be identified as "Hilda,"
said she lives in a nearby apartment complex and was shocked by the turn
of events as she attempted to purchase some pastries three days after the
tragedy.
"How can someone do this," she asked. "I came to this country (from
Argentina) , maybe also like (In) to fulfill our dreams and this happens.
It's not fair."
Police said that In's wife witnessed the incident and claims the suspect
was a frequent customer of the business. The male is reported to be in his
late teens or early 20s and was clean shaven. Police have released a
composite of the man.
Police said if the suspect is caught, he could face capital murder charges
and could could face life sentence or possibly the death penalty if
convicted.
In's wake is scheduled Aug. 19 at 5 p.m. at Earthman's Resthaven Chapel
and Cemetery, located at 13102 North Freeway in Houston. His funeral will
be held at 3 p.m. the next day from the same location.
Police urge anyone with information about the crime to call Crime Stoppers
at 281-427-TIPS.
(source: Lake Houston Sentinel)
Police officers are investigating the stabbing death of a donut shop
employee.
The Baytown Police Department is still investigating the death of Bonrith
In, an employee of Dina's Donuts, who was fatally stabbed Aug. 13 in an
attempted robbery around 4:40 a.m.
Police said an unidentified African-American male entered the business,
which had been opened approximately 10 minutes earlier. Police report the
black male displayed a knife and an unknown type of handgun.
Police said when In presented him with $20, the perpetrator became enraged
and demanded more money from the owner. An altercation took place between
the men, resulting in In receiving multiple stab wounds and blunt trauma
to his head.
Baytown EMS responded to the scene but In was pronounced dead at the scene
on the 3700 block of West Baker Road.
Police were told by the building owner, Jin Hak Kim, that the In family
also owned dry cleaning and laundromat business at the shopping center.
The donut store has continued to be closed since the murder but an
assortment of bouquets and candles have been placed outside the store's
main entrance as a reminder of what occurred. Well wishers have also been
given an opportunity to write prayers and their thoughts on the storefront
windows.
Police said In was stabbed multiple times by a man who is being described
to police as a black man, standing 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing about
160 lbs.
Police said at the time of the alleged crime, the suspect was wearing a
royal blue nylon cap, commonly known as a "skull" cap. He was also wearing
a blue pullover T-shirt with a darker, long sleeved button-down blue shirt
over the T-shirt. He also was also described to be wearing past the knee
length royal blue shorts.
A Spanish-speaking woman, who just wanted to be identified as "Hilda,"
said she lives in a nearby apartment complex and was shocked by the turn
of events as she attempted to purchase some pastries three days after the
tragedy.
"How can someone do this," she asked. "I came to this country (from
Argentina) , maybe also like (In) to fulfill our dreams and this happens.
It's not fair."
Police said that In's wife witnessed the incident and claims the suspect
was a frequent customer of the business. The male is reported to be in his
late teens or early 20s and was clean shaven. Police have released a
composite of the man.
Police said if the suspect is caught, he could face capital murder charges
and could could face life sentence or possibly the death penalty if
convicted.
In's wake is scheduled Aug. 19 at 5 p.m. at Earthman's Resthaven Chapel
and Cemetery, located at 13102 North Freeway in Houston. His funeral will
be held at 3 p.m. the next day from the same location.
Police urge anyone with information about the crime to call Crime Stoppers
at 281-427-TIPS.
(source: Lake Houston Sentinel)