Choking death of Jordan Neely, a Black man, in New York subway sets off powerful reactions, with some calling it a criminal, racist act even as authorities reserve judgment on killing
New York police officers administer CPR to Neely at the scene where a fight was reported on a subway train. / Photo: AP
Manhattan prosecutors promised on Thursday a"rigorous" investigation into whether to bring charges in the death of the Black man, Jordan Neely, who was tackled by fellow passengers and put in a chokehold by a white Marine veteran. Regardless, many New Yorkers saw the choking as the latest in a long history of attacks on Black city residents.
Neely, who had been homeless at points, according to people who knew him, had been shouting at fellow passengers when another rider wrapped his arm around his neck and pinned him on the floor. Two other passengers also helped restrain Neely.
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