Pawn Shopkeeper Arasb Shoughi dies three weeks after being beaten with a rod

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On March 28th Arasb Shoughi, 60, was attacked at the Global Pawn Shop on Jamaica Ave. and 179th St. at around 1:00pm. Police said he was hit numerous times in the head with a metal rod. Police said the attacker tried to pawn some watches before attacking the victim.

Shoughi was rushed to hospital where he died of his injuries on April 17th.

Police have released an image of the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.