Jordan Neely, 30, died by compression of the neck, according to the medical examiner's office, which ruled the death a homicide.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023.The city medical examiner has determined the cause of death for the Black man who died after being placed in a chokehold on a subway train earlier this week.
The man who administered the chokehold has not been charged and the incident remains under investigation, authorities said. A spokesman for the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office asked that anyone who witnessed the incident call their offices. In a statement, Mayor Eric Adams said it was up to elected leaders and advocates to prioritize mental health. He did not comment on the graphic footage of the man placing Neely in the chokehold.
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