Key takeaways:
- Loved ones gathered to honor O’Shae Sibley, a 28-year-old professional dancer killed at a Brooklyn gas station last weekend
- A 17-year-old high school student was arrested and charged with murder as a hate crime and criminal possession of a weapon
- The vigil was attended by Sibley’s friends and family, and his death has sparked outrage in the community and prompted calls for justice
On Saturday, loved ones gathered to honor O’Shae Sibley, a 28-year-old professional dancer who was killed at a Brooklyn gas station last weekend.
The tragedy unfolded on July 29th at the Mobil gas station on Coney Island Avenue. Sibley and a group of friends were dancing to a Beyoncé song when they were taunted by a group of young men. An altercation ensued, and Sibley, a gay man, was fatally stabbed.
At a news conference on Saturday, officials announced that a 17-year-old high school student had been arrested and charged with murder as a hate crime and criminal possession of a weapon.
At the vigil, Mayor Eric Adams spoke about the tragedy, saying, “This is a city that is not going to tolerate hate in any form. We must stand together and make sure that we are sending a message that hate has no place in our city.”
The vigil was attended by Sibley’s friends and family, who left flowers, balloons, and Pride flags at the site of the tragedy. Sibley’s friends and family remembered him as a passionate dancer and a kind, gentle soul.
Sibley’s death has sparked outrage in the community and has prompted calls for justice. The investigation is ongoing.
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