January 1, Marine Veteran Subdues Unhinged Man, Leading to Tragic Consequences

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In a shocking turn of events, a Manhattan subway passenger took matters into his own hands when confronted by an aggressive, unhinged man earlier this week. The 24-year-old straphanger, identified as a Marine veteran, intervened when 30-year-old Jordan Neely began shouting aggressively on a northbound F train Monday afternoon.

According to freelance journalist Juan Alberto Vazquez, who witnessed and recorded the incident, Neely was yelling that he had no food, drink, and didn’t care about going to jail.

The Marine veteran proceeded to pin Neely to the ground in a chokehold for approximately 15 minutes, causing him to lose consciousness. Despite EMS workers’ efforts, Neely could not be revived.

The train was stopped at Broadway-Lafayette Street/Bleeker Street station, where the conductor had called 911. Neely, who was homeless and had a history of mental health issues, died as a result of the chokehold. The Marine veteran was taken into custody but later released without charges.

The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are awaiting autopsy results before deciding whether to pursue charges against the Marine veteran.

Vazquez, who was on his way to Yonkers when the incident occurred, expressed mixed feelings about the fatal encounter, noting that Neely had not physically attacked anyone before being subdued.

Well, folks, we’ve got ourselves a real conundrum on the F train this week. A good ol’ fashioned showdown between a Marine veteran and a troubled fella just tryin’ to survive in the concrete jungle.

Now, I ain’t one to condone violence, but we gotta face the facts: this city’s gone mad. People are scared, and they’re takin’ matters into their own hands. I reckon this Marine was just tryin’ to keep folks safe, but there’s a line between bein’ a hero and takin’ things too far.

Y’all know I’m a firm believer in personal responsibility and individual freedom. But sometimes, a situation calls for a cool head and a respect for the law. In this case, the Marine might’ve been better off waitin’ for the cavalry to arrive.

You see, we live in a world where it’s every man for himself, and sometimes that means takin’ a stand when you feel threatened. But we gotta remember that we’re all just human, fightin’ our own battles, tryin’ to make it through the day.

So, was this Marine a hero or a hazard? I reckon the answer ain’t so simple. He was a man caught in a tough spot, tryin’ to do right by his fellow citizens. But sometimes, good intentions can lead to tragic consequences.

In the end, I don’t know that I’d have done any different than that marine. I’ll tell ya this much, our boys who served deserve better here at home.

Source: NY Post