BackwoodsFiero
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http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-death-07172007cn,0,7109910.story
Just another incident proving that just because an attacker, or in this case attackers, is/are not "armed" does not mean they are incapable of killing someone. Seals the deal in my mind that I'd be justified in shooting if ever seriously threatened with a beating, whether it be by a group or individual.
An Easton man who police said was beaten in a June 28 melee in Palmerton that erupted over something being thrown at a car died late yesterday, police said.
Richard Higgins, 63, of 815 W. Wilkes-Barre St., was pronounced dead at 10:03 p.m. at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, where he had been on life support since the incident, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office said.
An autopsy will be done tomorrow to confirm the exact cause of death, the coroner's office said.
Officials said they initially charged Joseph A. Roscioli, 25, of Palmerton with aggravated assault and related charges in the incident and charged two 15-year-olds, both of Palmerton, and a Walnutport 17-year-old with related offenses. Investigators later determined one of the 15-year-olds was not involved, police said.
Police said Higgins apparently stopped his car at 8:30 p.m. June 28 in front of 295 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, after he believed it was hit with something thrown by one of those charged, police said. The men then beat him severely, leaving him in critical condition.
Palmeron police said the initial charges may be amended after they consult with the Carbon County District Attorney's office. District Attorney Gary Dobias was away Tuesday and efforts to reach him for comment were unsuccessful.
Palmerton police and the coroner's office are investigating.
-- Reporting by Bob Laylo, The Morning Call
Just another incident proving that just because an attacker, or in this case attackers, is/are not "armed" does not mean they are incapable of killing someone. Seals the deal in my mind that I'd be justified in shooting if ever seriously threatened with a beating, whether it be by a group or individual.