Gitem Demissie, 41, was killed by a masked gunman as he was preparing to shut down the Ibex Ethiopian Bar & Restaurant around midnight, according to police. (Photo: Submitted)Friends and employees who knew Ibex Ethiopian Bar & Restaurant owner Gitem Demissie said he was always thinking of others — from encouraging children to do their best or helping people down on their luck. That's why on Monday, members of Nashville's Ethiopian community remained puzzled as to why anyone would want to kill him. A witness said the gunman, clad in a long-sleeved black shirt and black jeans, approached Demissie inside the restaurant and shot him multiple times. Ted Tashu, public relations officer for the Ethiopian Community Association in Nashville, said that, in addition to his restaurant, Demissie also owned Ibex Minimart on Bell Road.

Source: Ethiopian News March 20, 2017 20:48 UTC