Tragic Coffee‑Shop Showdown Leaves Elderly Man Dead
In a heart‑wrenching incident last Friday evening, an 82‑year‑old man was found unconscious after a scuffle at a coffee shop in Serangoon, only to die shortly after arriving at Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
What Went Down
Police received a call at 5:09 pm on November 2 about a fight at 237 Serangoon Avenue 3. Two men clashed at the coffee shop situated on the ground floor of the Serangoon Housing Board block.
- A 58‑year‑old young man was arrested and charged with affray.
- Witnesses say the younger man punched the elder in the chest during the quarrel.
- By the time paramedics arrived, the elderly gentleman was already unconscious.
Aftermath
Despite frantic efforts by passers‑by to revive him, the 82‑year‑old was pronounced dead when the hospital staff could not revive him. Police are still investigating the root cause of the confrontation.
Sources
Shin Min Daily News reported the crowd’s attempts to help, while The Straits Times confirmed the police’s statement. This article first appeared in The Straits Times; reproduction requires permission.
