Excerpt from stltoday.com article BY JOEL CURRIER ” Platke, 49, said he was not at the gas station the night of the incident but said he had spoken to two employees who were and had viewed security camera footage of the incident. Video of the altercation he provided to STLtoday.com was unclear and had an obstructed view. Shots taken inside showed the man but not his behavior. Platke said the man was causing trouble in the store and was asked to leave by Ries, who Platke said has worked at the gas station providing security for four years. “The guy was plainly drunk,” Platke said. “Inebriated.” more »
