LONG ISLAND CITY, Queens — Police arrested a college basketball coach Thursday after a Florida tourist, in Queens for his stepsister’s wedding, died after a punch to the face.
Jamill Jones appears in court on Aug. 9, 2018 in Queens. (POOL)
Wake Forest University assistant coach Jamill Jones, 35, of Kernersville, N.C. was charged with assault after turning himself in to police, officials said. He allegedly punched Sandor Szabo in the face, knocking him to the pavement, after Szabo knocked on the window of Jones’ SUV. Szabo thought the SUV was his Uber back to his hotel.
The driver fled the scene and Szabo — unconscious — was rushed to the hospital in critical condition early Sunday, officials said. He died Tuesday.
The Florida man worked in digital advertising and was remembered fondly by his employer.
“Sandor was a super outgoing, friendly, and incredibly smart businessman,” his employer said. “He was always upbeat, positive, kind and caring. He was fun to be with, interesting, and always interested. He was a really good person.”
Sandor Szabo
A spokesman for Wake Forest said university officials are aware of the arrest. They plan to make a statement after learning more about the situation.
Jones was released without bail following his Thursday night arraignment. He’s due back in court Oct. 2.
