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Rabbi Charged with Murder After Fatal Costco Parking-Lot Crash
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Fatal Parking-Lot Incident Leads to Murder Charge
Prosecutors allege that Abba Avrohom Bryski, a 35-year-old educator and rabbi from Agoura Hills, intentionally drove his Infiniti Q60 coupe into a 28-year-old worker who was painting striped lines in a Costco parking lot in Camarillo. The crash occurred in the evening, with the victim, Nicholas Lang of Modesto, struck at approximately 8:30 p.m. and later pronounced dead at Ventura County Medical Center. Bryski was detained at the scene and booked on a murder charge, with authorities saying he also used a deadly weapon during the act.
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Background on the Accused
Bryski’s occupation is listed by Ventura County jail records as “Educator/Rabbi.” The investigation has not disclosed whether Bryski and Lang knew each other or what prompted the alleged intentional act. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies were called to the Costco near the gas pumps shortly after the collision and that Bryski remained in his vehicle until officers arrived.
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Official Statements & Responses
He added that the district attorney’s office is committed to pursuing accountability for the alleged disregard for human life. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Bryski was arrested and is being held without bail.
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Verbatim Quotes
- “We are committed to holding the defendant accountable and pursuing justice for the victim and his loved ones,” — Erik Nasarenko, county district attorney
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Upcoming Court Proceedings
Bryski appeared in Ventura County Superior Court shortly after his arrest and was ordered to remain in custody without bail. His arraignment has been continued to a date in November, with a scheduled hearing at 1:30 p.m. The investigation remains ongoing, and officials have not released further details about the motive or any additional charges.