Farooq Bhimdi - Store Clerk - murdered in Virginia

Farooq Bhimdi, age 64, died on January 27, 2013, in his convenience store in Henrico County, Virginia. 

Local residents gather for a candlelight vigil
for Farooq Bhimdi

He was shot at least 3 times during a robbery attempt. When police arrived on scene, they found Farooq Bhimdi inside the business suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to VCU Medical Center where he died from his injuries. 

As of this posting, Jamon T. Burroughs, age 19, has been charged with first degree murder and use of a firearm in commission of a felony, in connection with Farooq Bhimdi's murder.

Anyone with information on this crime can call Crime Stoppers anonymously tips at (804) 780-1000.

Farooq was popular in the community. He was nicknamed "Mr. Bean" because of his resemblance to that movie character.

Angels of God, pray for Farooq

Friends stated "He was a beautiful person. Everybody loved him. He never did nothing wrong to nobody."

He is also described as a gentle soul. 

Farooq is survived by many loving friends and relatives. 

God save us from the Lost Ones who stalk the Earth stealing away life. Amen. 

Let us pray that Farooq Bhimdi is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.