Scotty Enoe, 46, a CVS pharmacy clerk, secured his release on a $100,000 bond subsequent to his alleged role in the fatal stabbing of a notorious Manhattan shoplifter. The incident occurred earlier this month, catalyzing Enoe's arrest. His provisional liberty required a surrender of his passport and an agreement to don an ankle monitor pending court proceedings on his charges, which included murder and illicit weapon possession.
Enoe's attorney, Adam Freedman, categorized the act as self-defense. Charles Brito, the deceased, allegedly initiated the altercation which resulted in his untimely end. Freedman emoted optimism regarding Enoe's prospects, emphasizing his client's law-abiding conduct at work, prior to the clash.
Reliable law enforcement sources, speaking to the Daily News, had it that Enoe endeavored to withdraw from an initial conflict with Brito, a multiple-offender at that particular store. An escalation precipitated the alleged assailant's stabbing, wielded by Enoe. He, himself, declared the cause to be personal assault, not merchandise conflict.
Freedman added, his client was busily restocking freezer shelves when Brito ignited the fatal skirmish. Enoe reportedly had a blemish-free record, in sharp contrast to the victim. Brito had two recent encounters at the same CVS store and his arrest tally since 2017 stood at 16.
Julie Nobel, the Assistant District Attorney, constructed a convincing case, accusing Enoe of escalating a fistfight into a fatal confrontation with knife utilization. Enoe reportedly admitted to the act. He is allowed to work as per release conditions but it remains ambiguous if he will return to the identical CVS store.
