Taiseer 'Taz' Zarka was convicted of voluntary homicide in the death of Mark Garrity Jr., a customer who had come into his convenience store and appeared to steal a drink.
Judge Keith Gregory sentenced Taiseer “Taz” Zarka to the maximum of 64 to 89 months in prison, for voluntary manslaughter for fatally stabbing suspected shoplifter... More
December 19, 2024
Taz Zarka spoke before he was sentenced for killing Mark Garrity. He wished Garrity's family peace but insisted he was defending himself. More
December 19, 2024
Taz Zarka’s nephew, Ahmad Abuzarqa testifies at Zarka’s sentencing that he is a man who supports his family, is a generous member of the community,... More
December 19, 2024
Amy Garrity gave a victim impact statement on behalf of her son, Mark Garrity, who was fatally stabbed by store owner Taz Zarka. More
December 19, 2024
The jury in Taz Zarka's trial told the judge they couldn't reach a unanimous decision in the aggravating factors in the penalty phase. More
December 18, 2024
Taz Zarka has been found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the stabbing death of Mark Thomas Garrity Jr., a customer he suspected of theft. More
December 18, 2024
Taiseer 'Taz' Zarka was found guilty of a lesser-included offense in the death of Mark Garrity Jr., a customer he had accused of stealing. More
December 18, 2024
A North Carolina jury is deliberating for a second day as Taiseer Zarka stands trial on charges he murdered Mark Garrity in his store. More
December 18, 2024
While Taiseer Zarka has claimed he killed Mark Garrity in self-defense, prosecutors say he acted with malice because he was angry. More
December 16, 2024
Taiseer Zarka's attorney portrayed the deadly stabbing as a battle between a sick old man and a dangerous addict out to steal. More
December 16, 2024
Taiseer Zarka said he felt danger and thought Mark Garrity was armed when he stabbed the victim in his convenience store. More
December 16, 2024
Did Taz Zarka use unnecessary force when he fatally knifed Mark Garrity, a customer accused of shoplifting? More
December 16, 2024
The defense began its case, with officers and friends testifying on Taiseer Zarka's behalf before he took the stand to testify. More
December 16, 2024
Cell phone video captured the moments before Taiseer Zarka stabbed a customer, Mark Garrity, to death. Zarka is claiming self-defense. More
December 13, 2024
The jury saw surveillance video showing Taiseer Zarka stab Mark Garrity as witnesses described the chaotic scene and blood on the floor. More
December 13, 2024
Police interrogation video of Taiseer ‘Taz’ Zarka, a convenience store owner who's facing charges of murdering Mark Thomas Garrity Jr. More
December 12, 2024
The jury sees video of the altercation between Taiseer 'Taz' Zarka and Thomas Garrity Jr. Zarka is charged with the murder of Garrity. More
December 12, 2024
Nathan Cowles, who worked for Taiseer Zarka, testified that he saw Mark Garrity Jr. appear to steal something before the deadly altercation. More
December 12, 2024
Taiseer 'Taz' Zarka is charged with the second-degree murder of Mark Thomas Garrity Jr., who was stabbed to death outside of Zarka’s store. More
December 11, 2024
