Earlier today [Friday, June 3], The New York Daily News reported Dayshen McKenzie, a 16-year old Black teenager from Staten Island, died last week from an asthma attack he suffered after running for his life.
Diane Fatigati, an ex-NYPD officer and 9/11 responder, rushed to the aid of Dayshen after he collapsed. She spoke with The New York Daily News and described the terrifying chase.
According to Ms. Fatigati, a group of mostly young white males were chasing after Dayshen in two cars, yelling racial epithets and threatening him with a gun. No arrests have been made in the week since his death.
The New York Daily News also spoke with Tisha Richardson, Dayshen’s mother, and she said that he had forgotten to take his inhaler with him when he went out with his friends. His mother described him as a comedian, a promoter, a rapper and a basketball player. She told the paper:
“The sadness turns to anger. I want justice for him. Somebody should be held accountable.”
Read the full story from The New York Daily News here.
