On Sunday, 32-year-old Bosnian native Zemir Begic was killed by at least two teenagers in a brutal attack in St. Louis:
Police said Begic was in his vehicle about 1:15 a.m. in the 4200 block of Itaska when several juveniles approached and began damaging his car. Police said Begic got out to confront the juveniles, who began yelling at him and hitting him with hammers.
Begic, 32, who lived in the 4200 block of Miami Street, suffered injuries to his head, abdomen, face and mouth. He died at St. Louis University Hospital.
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She said she knows some Bosnians are upset over her brother’s death because they believe the suspects, who are black and Hispanic, targeted Begic because he was Bosnian. She said she wants people to know her brother would not have judged them because of their race; he had friends of many racial and ethnic backgrounds.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to assist Begic’s family in covering funeral expenses:
Gofundme page has been set for funeral expenses of Zemir Begic. http://t.co/U8lhrHYScq pic.twitter.com/R9l6or9c36
— Joel Currier (@joelcurrier) December 1, 2014
At the time this post was published, nearly $8,000 had been raised:
@AkifCogo the gofundme link is being shared by @Rasim_Begic – can you confirm that is his brother's account? @joelcurrier
— Staci D Kramer (@sdkstl) December 1, 2014
@sdkstl @AkifCogo @Rasim_Begic I talked to Zemir's sister. She says it's legitimate.
— Joel Currier (@joelcurrier) December 1, 2014
Update:
A third suspect has been taken into custody:
A 17-yr old male has been taken into custody for homicide of Zemir Begic. A total of 3 suspects now in custody. Investigation is ongoing.
— St. Louis, MO Police (@SLMPD) December 1, 2014
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