Community raises more than $100k for family of beloved bakery owner police say was killed over $50

GWINNETT COUNT, Ga. — A Gwinnett community has raised more than $100,000 to help the family of a bakery owner who was shot to death over $50.

Ervin Fejzic, 37, was shot to death in an armed robbery outside of his family-run business, Fejzic Euro Bakery early Saturday morning. Police said the thief, Leroy Taylor, kiled Fejzic with an assault-style rifle after demanding $50 from him.

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Taylor was arrested on Sunday.

On a GoFundMe set up to help Fejzic’s family, which includes his wife and 2-year-old daughter, friends wrote that Fejzic had just stepped outside when Taylor confronted him.

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“Even after complying with all his demands, the gunman still decided to take his life,” friends said.

Friends said Fajzic was an outstanding member of the Bosnian community.

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The GoFundMe has received more than 1,000 donations totaling more than $100,000. You can contribute HERE.

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