An 88-year-old man, Dean Zook, was punched by a 75-year-old man, Robert Moore, in the parking lot of a country club in Sumter County. The incident occurred after Zook hit the front bumper of Moore’s car. Zook requested to exchange insurance information but was repeatedly punched by Moore. Zook suffered a brain bleed and died from his injuries on July 16. Moore has been arrested on charges of aggravated manslaughter of an elderly person. WESH 2 reported
A man has been apprehended by Sumter County deputies after allegedly assaulting an 87-year-old man in the parking lot of a country club. On June 28, at Glenview Country Club, 88-year-old Dean Zook was attacked after accidentally hitting the front bumper of another vehicle. The perpetrator, identified as 75-year-old Robert Moore, approached Zook, claiming, “You hit my car,” before repeatedly punching him. Zook requested to exchange insurance information, acknowledging his mistake, but Moore continued his assault. Realizing the vehicle belonged to someone else, Moore eventually walked away. Tragically, Zook suffered severe injuries, including bleeding from the brain, and succumbed to them on July 16 while in the hospital. Moore has been arrested and is facing charges of aggravated manslaughter of an elderly person..
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