Sunshine shop owner dies from injuries he suffered in alleged youth group bashing
Van Viet Truong, a 60-year-old grocery store owner in Melbourne, has died after being assaulted by a group of teenagers while attempting to help a fellow business owner during a robbery. Five youths have been charged in connection with the incident, including a 15-year-old facing a manslaughter charge.
Why it matters
The tragic death of a well-regarded local business owner has sparked community mourning and highlighted concerns regarding youth crime and public safety in Melbourne.
Hong Hung Asian Grocery owner Van Viet Truong has died as a result of injuries he suffered on Saturday. ( Supplied )
Sunshine grocery shop owner Van Viet Truong has died from injuries he suffered in an alleged group bashing on Saturday.
Mr Truong was hailed as a hero after police said he came to the aid of a fellow store owner after an alleged robbery.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with manslaughter, while four other youths face an array of charges.
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Van Viet Truong, 60, was hailed as a hero after police said he came to the aid of a fellow retail worker in Sunshine after five youths tried to rob a store near his own shop on Saturday afternoon.
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