Indian student in US fatally attacked with hammer by homeless man; disturbing video surfaces
A homeless man repeatedly assaulted 25-year-old Indian student Vivek Saini with a hammer at a convenience store in Georgia.
In a harrowing turn of events on January 16, 2024, a tragic incident unfolded in Georgia. 25-year-old Indian student Vivek Saini was fatally assaulted by a homeless drug addict at a convenience store. The heartbreaking revelation is compounded by the fact that Saini had been assisting the man in the days leading up to the attack. The disturbing footage of the violent encounter emerged online after being captured on camera. M9 News Channel reported the incident on Sunday.
The perpetrator, identified as Julian Faulkner, launched a ruthless attack on the part-time clerk at Chevron Food Mart located at Snapfinger and Cleveland Road in Lithonia City, Georgia. In a chilling frenzy, Faulkner repeatedly struck Vivek Saini, leading to his tragic death. Reports indicate that Faulkner assaulted Saini with a hammer nearly 50 times.
Despite Vivek Saini’s generous gestures of offering help and shelter to Faulkner over the past few days, including providing snacks, beverages, water, and even a warm jacket to combat the cold, the accused responded with an extreme act of violence.
What led to the murder of the Indian student in US
On January 16, as Saini prepared to depart for home, he urged Faulkner to vacate the premises due to safety concerns or face police intervention. Faulkner, a homeless drug addict who had been residing at the convenience store for a period, had previously been offered assistance by the store’s staff.
However, on the fateful day of the incident, Saini insisted that Faulkner leave the premises as he also needed to depart for home. Instead of complying peacefully, the accused began wielding the hammer, striking Saini’s head nearly 50 times.
Upon the arrival of law enforcement at the scene, they discovered the homeless man standing over the lifeless body of the young victim.
More about Vivek Saini and his family
The grief-stricken family in Haryana is still coming to terms with the tragedy. Gurjeet Singh and Lalita Saini, Saini’s parents, are shattered by the loss and are currently struggling to cope. They are not yet ready to delve into the specifics of the incident.
The 25-year-old student traveled to the US two years ago following his completion of a B Tech degree. Recently, he successfully obtained a master’s in business administration and was actively seeking promising job prospects.
