Two have been arrested after a homeless man died as a result of an attack and beating in a supermarket

Ajpuac and another 42-year-old man were reportedly attacked with metal pipes and a baseball bat around 7 p.m. on September 18.

In a tragic incident in Brooklyn, two men were arrested on manslaughter charges for allegedly beating a homeless man to death while he slept in a supermarket parking lot.

The incident occurred on September 18 and the victim, 38-year-old Cos Jervis Jonas Ajpuac, died from his injuries on October 2, according to the NYPD.

According to AP reports, Ajpuac and another 42-year-old man were attacked with metal pipes and a baseball bat around 7 p.m. on September 18. The second man survived the attack. Both men were sleeping in the parking lot of a local ShopRite supermarket when the suspects allegedly launched their unprovoked attack.

Store security guard Stephen DeGrasse, who viewed security footage of the attack, described the attack as shocking and unprovoked, stating that “they just attacked them while they were sleeping.” DeGrasse told the Daily News that the victim and suspect were familiar with each other and often gathered at the same ShopRite to redeem bottle deposits. The group, which often drank beer together after collecting bottle and can deposits, maintained a sense of community despite the difficult circumstances.

While the motive behind the attack remains unclear, the incident highlights the vulnerability of homeless people and raises questions about safety and accountability in public spaces. The two suspects are currently awaiting arraignment, but it is unknown whether they have received legal representation.

The NYPD has not yet released any further details about what may have sparked the attack, but authorities are continuing their investigation. The incident highlights the alarming risks faced by homeless people, who often lack safe places to rest even as they struggle to survive on the streets of New York City.

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