new york – the death of man strangled in subway formally considered murder.
The 24-year-old Marine who choked the victim on Monday was questioned by police and released later that day.
The Marine is said to still be in police custody Wednesday night, despite a coroner’s determination that it was Chokehold who killed him, though the district attorney is investigating.
On Wednesday, a group of angry people gathered inside a subway station in East Houston and Lafayette where 30-year-old Jordan Neely suffocated on the subway two days ago.
“Life has been taken for nothing, someone who was homeless and struggling with mental health. Many people are outraged because the government is not prioritizing housing right now,” one person said. rice field.
“As a community, we are outraged that no arrests or formal charges have been filed against the as yet unidentified man who killed Jordan Neely,” said one person.
“This is absolutely devastating. I did,’ he said.
One witness said Neely was begging and yelling on the train, but the witness said, “This man, who seems to be suffering from some kind of mental disorder, was trying to attack someone.” I didn’t see it,” he said.
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In the video, the 24-year-old Marine Corps veteran can be seen chokeholding Neely for about three minutes, while two other passengers help restrain his arms.
“All three people who detained him should be arrested. A proper investigation should be conducted. The man who choked him to death should be charged with murder,” Hawk Newsom said. Lives Matter, Greater New York.
According to Marine Corps sources, the man who strangled Neely was a decorated veteran Marine Corps sergeant who left the service two years ago.
Neely, a subway busker and Michael Jackson impersonator, has been arrested more than 40 times and has a valid felony arrest warrant.
Advocates for the homeless claim that nothing justified his death.
“Something has to go this far, to this tragic loss of life, to underscore that we must stop this approach of treating people as dangerous or threatening just because they need it. It’s a shame it didn’t, the Open Hearts Initiative.
“Jordan Neely was strangled to death on the New York City subway by a stranger while he was going through a mental health crisis. We’ve come to this moment, including the community’s perception of the death sentence grounds,” state senator Samra Brooke said. “Like many others, I have questions about what happened before and during Jordan’s mental health crisis. Where were the support and outreach teams? Jordan needed food, shelter, and medical services for days and weeks before he was killed? And most importantly, where was the compassion?”
“The National Action Network is calling on the district attorney and police to investigate this horrific incident as a possible manslaughter charge,” Reverend Al Sharpton said. “Thirty years ago I fought for Bernard Goetz, and I can’t go back to a place where vigilantism is acceptable. It wasn’t acceptable then, and it isn’t acceptable now.”
Legal experts said the situation could turn into a tough legal debate.
“In that particular situation, you can only claim as much power as you need. So was power necessary? I don’t know. We’ll have to see how the investigation unfolds,” said criminal defense attorney David Schwartz said.
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Subway passengers Wednesday morning called the results unfortunate.
“I don’t think anyone should be allowed to die. It’s kind of crazy, but I think homelessness is a problem that needs to be solved,” said Noah Danizi of the Bronx.
Some subway users acknowledged the imminent danger.
“I’m sorry he passed away. Don’t get me wrong,” said Washington Heights resident Camille Garreau. “The NYPD doesn’t have that many officers, at least as far as I know. We can’t have an officer in each vehicle all the time.”
The Manhattan DA office issued the following statement:
“This is a solemn and serious matter that has tragically lost the life of Jordan Neely. As part of a rigorous ongoing investigation, we have reviewed the coroner’s report and reviewed all available video and photographic footage to identify and interview as many eyewitnesses as possible, to obtain additional medical records. The Manhattan DA office encourages anyone who witnessed this incident or has information to call 212.-335. -9040.”
Mayor Eric Adams said, “Let’s let the DA investigate with law enforcement. It wouldn’t be right to really interfere with that.”
A mayoral official released the following statement:
“The loss of life is a tragedy. There are many things we don’t know about what happened here, so I won’t comment further. But there were serious mental health issues here.” We know why our administration has made record investments in providing care to those in need, getting people off the streets and subways, and getting them out of dangerous situations. And I need to join all elected officials and advocacy groups to make it a priority to make sure people get care…not just let them falter.”
Some subway vehicles are equipped with surveillance cameras, but this vehicle was not equipped with surveillance cameras.
“One factor we haven’t talked about is the $1 billion investment in mental health services, and the lack of homeless people on the subways is why so many people are throwing mental health episodes here.” of factors,” said Governor Cathy Hochul. “Actions have consequences. We will look more closely to find out if the country is playing a role.”
“It’s very unsettling and has caused a lot of fear in people. In fact, the mayor and I are working hard to restore that feeling of safety. There are cameras on the subway, more police officers.” was helping out overtime and we think the number of crimes on the subway is going down and we don’t want people to feel uneasy again when things like that come to light.It was very unsettling ‘ she added.
The Marine Corps declined to comment on the investigation.
