Illegal Video Slot Machine Operation Blamed for Fatal Shooting
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Ashokkumar Patel, 50, was shot dead at a Sunoco-affiliated retailer in Hazelton, Pennsylvania. Lawsuit claims the store's owners put profit before the safety of their employees.
The store's security cameras were used as evidence in the criminal proceedings. The gambling devices are illegal and have a long history in Commonwealth's criminal justice history. Small stores that sell them are stocked with thousands of dollars and lack any security measures to protect the front-line workers and customers.
Ashokkumar Patel was shot dead by a drug dealer who was a regular gambler on illegal video slot machines. Craig's Mart in the same area was robbed at gunpoint in 2020.
Mr. Patel was shot dead by an illegal gambling machine operator. His family wants to hold the operators responsible for his death accountable. SMB’s John L. Lang is co-counsel along with Mr. Bendesky and Mr., Zimmerman.
