Authorities reported on Friday that a man suspected of involvement in a fatal altercation at a Brooklyn supermarket has been released without facing any charges. There was a change in the initial understanding of the incident, which ruled out notions of porch piracy.
Investigation findings revealed that the officer who passed away had a history of heart issues, which might have played a role in his death.
Brim Havori, a 41-year-old construction worker and former Kosovar war refugee, died Wednesday morning following an argument with a 30-year-old individual who allegedly struck him several times with a phone, as indicated by police and other officials.
However, reports on Friday suggested that the confrontation was primarily a verbal exchange, with Havori being hit with a phone but no visible injuries were noted.
Initially, officials and local residents thought the younger man was attempting to steal Havori’s belongings, given the recent rise in thefts and disturbances in the area.
Later updates clarified that the man had not been trying to take anything after all.
Both Havori and the younger man called 911 in response to the disagreement, according to officials.
Police stated that Havori, a married father of three, was transported to Kings County Hospital Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The individual accused of assault had been in custody since the incident, but was released late Thursday after law enforcement and prosecutors found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing.
While Havori had a history of medical issues, particularly related to his heart, officials noted that the city medical examiner’s office will ultimately assess the cause of death through further investigation.
As of Friday, the medical examiner’s office confirmed that an official ruling on the cause and manner of Havori’s death remains pending.
