he testified at mignac’s preliminary inquiry, but galarneau could not be found when it came time for the criminal trial, which was held over five days in june.
according to his testimony at the preliminary inquiry, galarneau told the cashier he “wasn’t havin’ it.”
he said there was “no way this guy’s getting personal food ahead of me.”
galarneau was in “fight mode” as the two exchanged heated words before a “scuffle” broke out at the restaurant counter, according to the judge’s summary.
they exchanged punches, with each men striking the other in the head as the fight spilled over to the restaurant benches and tables.
the fight ended with galarneau, the larger of the two men, on top of mignac as they continued to exchange words.
mignac went back to the counter and galarneau walked away, put on his coat and picked up a chocolate bar, a bag and a phone that had fallen to the floor.
galarneau was walking toward the restaurant’s side exit door, facing hannah street — still exchanging words with mignac — when mignac followed him to the door and pulled out a knife.
galarneau told court that he heard mignac say, “i’m gonna kill you.”
mignac tackled the larger man from behind and started stabbing him.