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Brooklyn Superintendent Dies After Confrontation Over Stolen Packages

Eyewitness News ABC7NYDecember 5, 20252 min4,035 views
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Death of Building Superintendent

  • πŸ’” The death of 41-year-old Burham Havoli, a veteran superintendent, has left his family and building residents in shock and sadness.
  • πŸ’‘ Havoli died of a heart attack, but his family believes a prior confrontation contributed to his death and are seeking justice.

Altercation Over Package Theft

  • πŸ“¦ Witnesses reported that Havoli was restraining a man suspected of stealing packages from the building.
  • πŸ“± Cell phone footage captured a verbal argument that escalated into a physical altercation.
  • πŸ‘Š Police state the suspect repeatedly hit Havoli in the head with a cell phone.

Medical Examiner's Findings

  • πŸ₯ Havoli refused medical attention after the fight but later collapsed in his apartment and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
  • ⚠️ The medical examiner's office noted he had a pre-existing condition: a severely blocked artery.
  • ⏳ The physical altercation occurred two hours before he succumbed to his injuries.

Suspect's Background and Investigation

  • πŸ‘€ A 31-year-old person of interest was taken into custody for questioning, claiming he was visiting someone in the building.
  • βš–οΈ The suspect has a criminal history with 14 prior arrests, including a dismissed case in 2017 for attacking an NYPD traffic agent.
  • πŸ” The Brooklyn District Attorney's Office is awaiting the full autopsy report and further evidence, indicating the investigation could be lengthy and may involve a grand jury.
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