Shop Owner Charged with Manslaughter after Shoplifter Dies

Recently, a shopkeeper in Winnipeg was charged with the criminal offense of manslaughter.  The charges were filed months after the shop keeper was involved in a confrontation with a shoplifter.

According to reports, the shop owner killed 29 year old Geraldine Beardy, who has shoplifted from his store.  Beardy was died five days later from her injuries.

The 62 year old shop owner, Kwang Soo Kim, told police that he was innocent and felt terrible for causing the death of Beardy.  Kim owns Okay Groceries, which is located on Sherbrook Street.  The incident took place on September 13, 2009.

Kim says that he confronted Beardy when he saw her stealing from her store, but did not lay his hands on her. Instead, he said that during the confrontation, Beardy fell to the floor and was injured.

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