ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The man accused of shooting and killing a convenience store owner inside his store on Clifford Avenue and Miller Street has pleaded not guilty.

Tony Brown, 42, appeared in court on Tuesday for an arraignment. Many people came out to support the victim, Ali Saleh in court Tuesday, including his family.

Khaled Shaibi, a family member of Saleh, described him as a very friendly person. “You can hardly hear anything negative or bad about this person. I mean, he’s very quiet, he minds his own business, all the neighbors, all the customers that have dealt with him. He’s very nice,” said Shaibi.

“Every loss of life is tragic and it’s it’s actually heartwarming to see the community respond in this way in a certain sense,” District Attorney Greg Clark said. “You know, he was loved, by the community and we’re going to do all we can to bring him justice.”

Brown was charged with second degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon. Police say he shot Saleh, the owner of Sana’a Food Market, four times behind the counter Sunday night. Saleh died of his injuries at Strong hospital.

Police said the shooting resulted from a previous argument at the store that happened with another family member. Clark said that investigation is still ongoing and cannot comment any further.

Saleh’s family said they are happy with how quickly Rochester Police were able to make an arrest in the case. They also said the market has been a staple in the neighborhood for decades and that Saleh leaves behind a wife and three year old little girl.

His family also called this act “senseless” and that this is a big loss for their family.

Brown is being held in the Monroe County Jail with no option for bail or release. His next court date is Friday, March 28.

News10NBC spoke with friends of Saleh as they lit candles in his memory, describing Saleh as someone who provided for the community and gave candy to children.