(Hürriyet Daily News, 20 September 2016)
Couldn't last into the late innings...
A Turkish businessman who was living in New York has died
after he was attacked with a baseball bat during a brawl
that erupted over his decision to relieve himself on private
property.
Kayhan Som, 56, told his driver to pull over due to his need
to use the bathroom while he was heading from Manhattan
to Whitestone neighborhood last week.
Som relieved himself in the garden of a house which was five
Som relieved himself in the garden of a house which was five
minutes away from his own residence. The householder
discovered Som relieving himself, precipitating a confrontation
between the two. Locals nearby managed to break up the fight,
but Som returned after seeing traces from the altercation on his
face. The householder subsequently struck Som in the head with
a baseball bat.
Som succumbed to his injuries after spending a week in a coma
Som succumbed to his injuries after spending a week in a coma
at Queens Memorial Hospital and was laid to rest in New York on
September 13th. Meanwhile, the murder suspect was released
on bail pending trial.
The son of a former pharmaceutical magnate, Som had been
The son of a former pharmaceutical magnate, Som had been
living in the United States for about 30 years. The businessman
was married and had one child. Som was also known for his
benevolence and colorful personality.
Where's Whitestone? Not far from TNT editor's boyhood
home of Bayside, Queens, NYC.
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