INVESTIGATION CONCLUDES IN DEATH OF WILLIAMSTON STORE CLER

October 16, 2009
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(Anderson, SC). The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Manoj Chokski is now complete. There will be no additional charges filed against the juvenile who was charged in a shoplifting incident that took place about an hour before Mr. Chokski’s death. 

Mr. Chokski was working at the Fast Fuel Store at 221 W. Main Street in Williamston on September 29, 2009, when a juvenile entered the store and took several items without paying for them. After attempting to apprehend the juvenile, law enforcement was called to the scene, after which Mr. Chokski returned to work in the store. Video at the scene shows that approximately one hour after the incident, Mr. Chokski collapsed in the store and later died. According to the pathologist’s report, Mr. Chokski had severe heart disease and was most likely having a heart attack several hours before the altercation occurred. Therefore, no charges will be filed against the juvenile in question in relation to the death of Mr. Chokski.