In a shocking and tragic incident that shook the community of Lithonia, Georgia, Vivek Saini, a promising Indian-origin student fell victim to a senseless act of violence as seen in a viral video
At just 25 years old, the life of Vivek Saini was cut short in a horrific attack by a homeless man wielding a hammer inside a local store where he worked part-time. The assailant, identified as Julian Faulkner unleashed a brutal assault by striking Saini over 50 times, leaving behind a scene of utter devastation.
Video of Vivek Saini Indian Alabama University student being killed with a hammer by Julian Faulkner in Georgia goes viral on Twitter/X
25-year-old Vivek Saini was attacked with a hammer by a homeless man at the Chevron Food Mart at Snapfinger and Cleveland Road in Lithonia late Monday night. #Homeless #usa #indian #internationalstudents pic.twitter.com/Cy2gL1tytH
— Gurpreet Kohja (@KhuttanGuru) January 22, 2024
Vivek Saini, hailing from Barwala in Haryana, India had embarked on a journey to pursue his dreams in the United States two years ago. Armed with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Chandigarh University and recently completing his Master’s in Business Administration from Alabama University, Saini was a bright and ambitious individual.
Tragically, Saini’s life was cut short in a senseless act of violence that has left his loved ones grappling with profound grief and seeking answers. According to accounts from witnesses and authorities, Saini who worked as a clerk at the store, had shown kindness to Faulkner, offering him food and shelter during cold nights. However, when Saini requested Faulkner to leave the premises on January 16, Faulkner’s response was an unimaginable display of violence.
The details of the attack paint a harrowing picture of a young man whose life was mercilessly taken away in a moment of brutality. As Saini prepared to leave for the day, Faulkner launched a savage assault, striking him repeatedly with a hammer until he succumbed to his injuries. The sheer brutality of the attack has left the community in shock and mourning the loss of a promising young life.
Hate crime near Atlanta. Homeless man beats Indian immigrant, Vivek Saini, 50 times with hammer, killing him. Ironically, the Indian man tried to help him with food, shelter. No comment from American “human rights” groups. https://t.co/kSJvvtgc6p pic.twitter.com/qAd884nop4
— Indian-Americans (@HinduAmericans) January 29, 2024
Saini’s family, devastated by the loss of their beloved son and brother, has been left to grapple with the incomprehensible cruelty of his untimely death. In a statement to the media, Saini’s cousin described him as a brilliant student who simply sought a decent job to support himself and his family. His kindness and generosity towards Faulkner, despite his own modest circumstances, underscored Saini’s compassionate nature and willingness to help those in need.
While Faulkner has been apprehended by authorities, the pursuit of justice for Saini remains paramount. His family, friends, and the wider community deserve answers and accountability for this senseless act of violence that robbed the world of a promising young individual.