Taxi drivers hold rally in Queens after passenger accused of beating driver Qutin Gima to death

New York — there is a meeting queens later on sunday Taxi driver beaten to death by passenger According to police, he refused to pay the fee and attempted a robbery.

CBS2’s Christina Fan reported that a large number of taxi drivers and families of the victims were expected to gather from 10am. woodside.

Kuching Guima He had been on shift for less than two hours when police called his family with news of his death Saturday morning.

Zima, who is described as a gentle man, took his last ride at work around 7am. Far RockawayThe suspect did not pay the fee and attempted the robbery, police said.

“It sucks. It just sucks,” said Katherine Wood of Cope City.

“Why should you attack someone for no reason? How much is that money really? You took someone’s life. Come on,” family friend Joe Tompo said. rice field.

Witnesses said Gyimah tried to chase the three men and two women but was hit in the back of the head. Gyimah fell to the ground, hitting her head, knocking her unconscious and she later died at St. John’s Hospital.

The Ghanaian community has banded together to comfort Gyimah’s wife and family. Guimer was a devout Christian and left behind four children. Her oldest is 8 years old.

“She’s too young to face four kids. It’s such a shame,” said Hannah Mensah, another family friend.

The New York Taxi Drivers Federation is offering a $15,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for these tragic losses.

Pastor Samuel Arhin of the Ghana United Methodist Church said, “He is a loving, caring gentleman. He is a hard worker and takes care of his family. Yes, we have truly lost a devoted father.” .

Gyimah’s employer, Big Apple Taxi Fleet, will cover all funeral expenses.

During gatherings, friends and family are expected to seek information that can bring peace to the community.