A medical examiner revealed that by Jordan Neely the death has been confirmed as a homicide, as reported by ABC7 New York. Neely was a 30-year-old black man who was killed by another male passenger while riding the New York City subway earlier this week.
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Jordan Neely’s death was ruled homicide by the medical examiner
Now, activists are calling for prosecution of the man who strangled him. A protest is reportedly planned outside the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office on Thursday.
The The New York Times reported that a spokesperson for the District Attorney said in a statement:
“As part of our rigorous ongoing investigation, we will review the Medical Examiner’s report, evaluate all available video and images, and identify and interview as many as possible. as many witnesses as possible, and collect additional medical records. This investigation is being handled by senior, experienced prosecutors and we will provide updates as more information becomes publicly available to share.”
Even though his medical examiner’s verdict is murder, that doesn’t necessarily mean his case will be prosecuted as murder. The action will remain to be determined by the Manhattan DA’s office, ABC7 New York reports.
24-year-old suspect was questioned but released without charge
The man who strangled Neely was taken into custody before being later released without charge. New York Post Office.
According to ABC7 New York, the suspect choked up explaining that his actions were to protect subway passengers who “felt scared and threatened” by Neely.
Furthermore, the outlet reports that commuters on the train are corroborating his story. Additionally, fellow passengers reported to authorities that when the man overpowered Neely, he instructed them to call 911.
More Details About Jordan Neely’s Choking Death
A viral video showed passengers strangling Neely to death at a Manhattan subway station earlier this week, The Shade Room reported.
Freelance journalist Juan Alberto Vazquez said in Spanish in an interview on Tuesday that Neely – described online as a 30-year-old Michael Jackson impersonator – “started screaming aggressively. “
According to Vazquez, Neely commented that he “didn’t eat, didn’t drink, was tired and didn’t care if he went to jail or not.”
“He started speaking,” Vazquez said. “He started screaming aggressively,” Vazquez told The Post. “He said he didn’t eat, didn’t drink, that he was tired and didn’t care if he went to jail. He started shouting all this, took off his coat, the black jacket he had, and threw it on the ground.
This is Jordan Neely, a starving New Yorker strangled to death by a grinning Marine who is being celebrated as a hero by the NYPD and the press. His offense? “Aggressive speech,” threw his coat on the ground and begged for food and water. pic.twitter.com/F3rRj30rQL
– Rafael Shimunov (@rafaelshimunov) May 3, 2023
The suspect, sources said, is a Marine veteran, then moved behind Neely before wrestling him to the ground in a strangulation.
Vazquez said the man kept Neely in a choking state for more than 15 minutes, the Post reported.
Neely, who had a history of mental health problems and was living on the street at the time of the incident, quickly lost consciousness from suffocation.
According to police and law enforcement sources, the hold was so tight that EMS officers were unable to revive him.
According to ABC7 New York, Neely was taken to Lenox Hill Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
NYC: A homeless black man Jordan Neely, 30 years old. Screaming that he’s hungry, there’s no food, throwing his coat on the train. The blonde guy decided to strangle him for 15 minutes – for no reason, EMS couldn’t revive Neely. No charges have been paid. This is Murder. pic.twitter.com/hWA9Kri7Fl
— الله (@DrNasrAzUllah) May 3, 2023
According to ABC7 New York, Jordan Neely has a criminal record with 44 previous arrests. However, he also has a documented history of mental health struggles.
Adolfo Abreu, a man with Vocal NY, explained his sentiments about Neely’s passing.
“Our government, our society, really should provide those comprehensive services instead of letting someone languish out there and that is a failure for all of us and our leaders. our elected.”
Additionally, Mayor Eric Adams shared his thoughts on the matter of “tragedy” and the investigation into Neely’s death, as The New York Times reported.
“…There’s a lot we don’t know about what happened here. However, we know that there are serious mental health issues going on here, which is why our administration has made a record investment in providing care for those in need. people who need it and get people off the streets and subways and out of dangerous situations.”
New: comment from @NYCMayor Adams on the subway kills Jordan Neely: pic.twitter.com/u5pAAP51eH
– Ben Max (@TweetBenMax) May 3, 2023
