Key takeaways:
- The death of Jordan Neely has sparked outrage among politicians and lawmakers, with protests being held in response.
- State Sen. Zellnor Myrie has said that Neely’s death is a reminder of how far Black people “remain from an equitable and just society.”
- The incident has sparked a larger conversation about the need for accountability and justice for victims of violence, with protesters calling for further action to be taken.
New York City is reeling from the death of a homeless man, Jordan Neely, who was killed in a subway station on Monday. Witnesses captured video of the incident, which showed a 24-year-old Marine veteran putting Neely in a chokehold for almost three minutes.
The incident has sparked outrage among politicians and lawmakers, who are demanding accountability. Protests have been held in response to the death, with demonstrators gathering at the Broadway-Lafayette Street station on Wednesday to hold a vigil and chant “Justice for Jordan Neely.”
State Sen. Zellnor Myrie, a Democrat, said Neely’s death is another reminder of how far Black people “remain from an equitable and just society.” Protesters are gearing up for another round of demonstrations Thursday.
Neely was a subway busker who performed dance routines in costume as Michael Jackson and was struggling with mental illness. He was homeless when he was killed Monday after an altercation on a northbound F train, police said.
The incident has sparked a larger conversation about the need for accountability and justice for victims of violence. The 24-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged with manslaughter, but protesters are calling for further action to be taken. It remains to be seen what the outcome of the protests and calls for justice will be.
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