Grand jury indicts Taz's store owner for second-degree murder in stabbing death of Raleigh man
A grand jury indicted Taz's store owner Monday for his role in the stabbing death of a Raleigh man.
According to the office of the Wake County District Attorney, a grand jury indicted Taiseer Zarka, 60, for second-degree murder in the death of 27-year-old Mark Garrity.
The case was presented to Monday, and the grand jury returned the indictment later in the day. If convicted, Zarka could spend the rest of his life in prison.
Zarka was charged with murder in Garrity's death after he allegedly stabbed Garrity in his convenience store on South Wilmington Street. A witness said the owner thought Garrity was trying to steal from the store.
Police officers found Garrity in front of the store with stab wounds. He was transported to the hospital but later died at WakeMed.
Zarka had his first court appearance on April 20, which lasted less than 90 seconds. Zarka's attorney said the judge recommend a capital defender to represent the grocery store owner.
Zarka is currently being held without bond.
