NYC Subway Passenger Kills Michael Jackson Impersonator After Putting Him In A Chokehold For 15 Minutes

On Monday, a New York City subway passenger killed an impersonator of Michael Jackson after putting him in a chokehold for 15 minutes. The incident has sent shockwaves through the city and raised questions about the safety of the subway system.

According to NBC, the incident occurred on the subway following an altercation that began with him threatening other passengers, according to investigators, and ended with him being put into a chokehold. The individual in the chokehold died at the scene, according to police.

The 24-year-old who delivered the chokehold was questioned and later released, the #NYPD said. He was not facing any charges as of Tuesday night, and it wasn’t clear if he would be charged at a later date. The Manhattan district attorney’s office is conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident.

The victim,  Jordan Neely, a Michael Jackson impersonator, was reportedly singing and dancing when the suspect, a fellow passenger, became agitated and put him in a chokehold. The victim was held in the chokehold for 15 minutes before he died.

The incident has sparked outrage among New Yorkers, with many questioning the safety of the subway system. Some have called for increased security measures on the subway, while others have called for the suspect to be brought to justice. Many people have been calling Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul to take action before Neely’s death.