Friendships don’t always last especially when one physically
attacks the other. Tenant Dean K. and I were friends almost from the time he
moved in the building. We’ve had many personal conversations and hung out as buddies, I've gotten to know
the guy I’m aware he has a mental disability.
On Friday afternoon something happened that was totally out of character.
He came up to me while I was talking to a female tenant and in a fit of rage he
elbowed me on the chest. My first reaction was to punch him back then I
realized he’s a victim of a car accident, suffers brain damage and for medical reasons has a metal
plate to protect his head. I was angry and demanded an explanation he responded by
shouting obscenities. There was no reasoning with the guy.
After thinking about it I decided to call the police. Most of the altercation was caught on camera.
From experience I found out sending a complaint letter to the KMHC office about
another tenant doesn’t guarantee results so it was best the police look into
it. My objective was not to get Dean
charged with assault, but to warn him not to talk or ever touch me again. I gave the
police and KMHC a copy of my incident letter.
I realize tenants don’t always get along but when it gets physical that’s
a whole new ballgame.
I hope KMHC office have a talk to Dean about his bad behavior perhaps
seek counseling and how to address his anger issues. He’s been ranting about other tenants for
some time.
Until next time…be safe
tk
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