Police in USA’s Oklahoma City arrested a man for fatally punching an Indian origin male during a confrontation at a motel on Saturday, June 22.
As per law enforcement officers, a call was received at around 10 pm, asking them to come to the motel parking lot near Interstate 40 and Meridian Avenue.
The deceased was identified as 59-year-old Hemant Mistry. Mistry was punched to death by 41-year-old Richard Lewis. A video of the tragic incident has now surfaced online. It shows the two having a verbal spat. After losing his cool, Lewis lands a punch that knocks Mistry out cold. A woman is then seen rushing towards the victim, who fell flat on his back. Cries are also heard in the background.
Indian American, 59 year old Motel Manager, Hemant Mistry was killed by man after he was punched by a stranger in a motel parking in Oklahoma. The man punched Mistry knocking him unconscious. Mistry was taken to a hospital, where he then died. #NRINews #IndianAmerican pic.twitter.com/brBWt0jOXy
— Rohit Sharma 🇺🇸🇮🇳 (@DcWalaDesi) June 25, 2024
Oklahoma City Police said Mistry was taken to a hospital, but he died at 7:40 pm on Sunday. Lewis was arrested from a different place after police identified him.
