On the fateful Thursday afternoon of October 19, Singh was behind the wheel, driving his wife to her medical appointment. Little did he know that this ordinary day would turn into a harrowing ordeal that would ultimately cost him his life. The incident began when Singh’s vehicle collided with another car, driven by 30-year-old Gilbert Augustin.
In a tragic turn of events, the collision escalated into a violent confrontation. The very next day, law enforcement took swift action, arresting Gilbert Augustin in connection with the incident. Augustin now faces a barrage of charges, including manslaughter, assault, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, according to official police reports.
Eyewitnesses to the scene recounted a chilling sequence of events. After the collision, a male voice was heard uttering the words, “no police.” The situation quickly spiraled out of control as this voice approached Singh’s vehicle and forcibly snatched a cell phone from his trembling hand.
In a desperate bid to protect his property and possibly de-escalate the situation, Singh bravely exited his car and pursued Augustin. What followed was a heated exchange between the two men, undoubtedly fueled by adrenaline and fear. During the altercation, Singh managed to regain possession of his phone, a small victory amidst the chaos.
This heart-wrenching incident serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictability and danger that can lurk on our city streets. It also raises questions about the state of road rage and violence in our communities.
As the news of this tragic incident spread, Jasmer Singh’s grieving family is now seeking justice. They believe that this attack was motivated by hate, and they are calling for the authorities to pursue hate-crime charges against Augustin, the alleged killer. Their plea for justice reverberates throughout the Sikh community and beyond.
In the wake of this devastating loss, the community has rallied to support the Singh family. Vigils and gatherings have taken place to remember Jasmer Singh and to call for an end to senseless acts of violence.
The streets of Queens, New York, have borne witness to an unimaginable tragedy—a road-rage incident that claimed the life of a respected Sikh senior. As the legal proceedings unfold and the community demands justice, one can only hope that this heartbreaking incident serves as a catalyst for change. May Jasmer Singh’s memory be honored, and may we work together to prevent such senseless acts of violence from ever happening again on our streets.