NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — The man accused of robbing stores while wearing a hazmat suit was indicted on murder charges for the killing of a 67-year-old deli worker on the Upper East Side last month, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday.
Kimond Cyrus, 39, killed Sueng Chul Choi while robbing Daona Deli on March 3, according to prosecutors.
“Kimond Cyrus allegedly murdered Sueng Chul Choi in a brutal, chilling act of violence,” said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. “Bodegas are essential threads woven throughout our Manhattan communities. We mourn the tragic loss of Mr. Choi and will continue to use every tool at our disposal to keep our hardworking bodega and deli workers safe.”
Cyrus allegedly carried out four robberies across three boroughs in one week while wearing a hazmat suit.
Prosecutors claim officers recovered a loaded firearm with bullets matching the one recovered from the murder of Choi as well as property stolen from the Bronx deli when Cyrus was arrested.
Cyrus was charged with murder and weapons offenses for the killing.
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