GUILTY NY - Khaseen Morris, 16, murder streamed & recorded live, Nassau County, 16 Sep 2019

[imstilla.grandma]

“They videoed his death instead of helping him,” said Nassau County Homicide Detective Lt. Stephen Fitzpatrick.

Police say some of the final moments of 16-year-old Khaseen Morris’ life were recorded on cell phones and streamed on social media.

“Kids stood here and didn’t help Khaseen. They would rather video this event,” Fitzpatrick said.

Police say dozens of people watched an unarmed Morris get stabbed earlier this week outside of a strip mall in Nassau County, New York and did nothing to help.

“There’s gotta be about 50, 60, 70 kids here. We have a handful of kids that have come forward that have identified subjects involved in this. There is definitely more, the detective said.

“It’s over a common girl and the perception of who she might be dating or who she might be hanging with,” he said.

Homicide detectives are now urging and warning witnesses to come forward.

“You need to get out in front of this. After I put handcuffs on you is not going to be the time to be helpful for you,” Fitzpatrick said.

Nassau County put out a statement on the stabbing, saying:

“If you see someone in serious danger, please use your phone to get help – not likes and shares.”

“You guys took my brother away from me and my family,” said the victim’s sister Keyanna Morris.
Teen murdered as dozens watch and film his death

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Tyler Flach, an aspiring rapper who went by the name “BabyTy” and who recorded a music video, is accused in the stabbing death of Khaseen Morris, a 16-year-old boy from Oceanside, New York, who was murdered in a brawl outside a strip mall. Bystanders watching the murder unfold filmed it on video they posted to social media instead of helping Khaseen.

In a press conference before Flach’s arrest, Nassau County Police Department Detective Lt. Stephen Fitzpatrick said that police were poring through videos, including one posted via Snapchat, to try to identify the person who stabbed Morris, a 16-year-old boy from Long Island. He expressed frustration and outrage over other teens’ decision to videotape what was happening rather than trying to intervene to stop it or to help the stabbed teenager as he lay bleeding on a sidewalk.
Tyler Flach & Khaseen Morris: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know | Heavy.com

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Authorities say 18-year-old Tyler Flach of Lido Beach has now been charged with second degree murder for the death of Khaseen Morris.

Disturbing video captured the deadly brawl outside a pizzeria in Oceanside Monday afternoon that led to the 16-year-old’s murder.

Police said Khaseen was threatened he better be there, then set upon by six or seven teens from another school district. He was stabbed once in the chest and later died.

Detectives had a warning for witnesses that have not yet come forward.

“If you are not a part and parcel of murder of Khaseen Morris, now is the time to get in touch with us and let us know who did this and why,” Nassau County Police Det. Lt. Stephen Fitzpatrick said.

Flach is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.
Police Arrest Teen For Murder Of 16-Year-Old Boy Stabbed During Brawl Outside Long Island Strip Mall

 

[neesaki]

Unbelievable.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Also Wednesday, Nassau County police assigned extra officers to Oceanside High School in response to a threat made against the school.

Hundreds attended candlelight vigils Tuesday and Wednesday evening held in the parking lot where the fatal brawl took place, Newsday reported. A second teenager was hospitalized with a broken arm and swelling to his head after Monday's fight.
Suspect, 18, held in murder of New York teen who was fatally stabbed while students recorded attack

 

[imstilla.grandma]

During a press conference Thursday morning, Nassau County police officials revealed Tyler Flach has been charged with second-degree murder connected to the death of Khaseen Morris.

On Thursday, detectives revealed that Flach is a friend of the girl’s boyfriend.
Man Accused in Stabbing Murder of Boy, 16, Who Lay Dying as Onlookers Filmed His Death

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Morris' family is now planning his funeral. His sister, Keyanna Morris, said "everyone loved him and he loved everyone."

"He was amazing," Morris said. "The girl wanted him to walk her home and he was like okay. This girl played a game and tried to get her ex-boyfriend jealous and said somebody else walked me home."

"They videoed his death instead of helping him. This can't go on. Your friends are dying while you stand there and video it. That's egregious," Nassau County Police Det. Lt. Stephen Fitzpatrick said.

"We are heartbroken by this senseless tragedy," Oceanside Schools Superintendent Dr. Phyllis S. Harrington said. "Tragedies like this have to constantly remind us to be kind and caring people."
Arrest made after teen stabbed to death while dozens watched and recorded attack

 

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Community Wants Onlookers Who Videotaped White Teen Stab Khaseen Morris To Death Charged
“They should charge everyone as an accessory for just standing there and recording this tragedy.”

Sept 21, 2019

"The arrest of Tyler Flach, 18, in the stabbing death of 16-year-old Khaseen Morris is a start for the family. But the community is still “outraged.”

Now, residents are calling for charges to be brought against the onlookers who watched and videotaped the brawl that resulted in the young Black teen’s death, AtlantaBlackStar.com reports....

“We’re also looking at the possibility of other subjects being charged,” Nassau Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder told reporters, according to Newsday.

He also added the Nassau Police received seven 911 calls with the first at 3:46 p.m. However, very few in the large crowd of students that watched helped Morris as he lay bleeding on the ground. Instead, they held up their phones to catch every moment of the action for social media posting later. ..."

Community Wants Onlookers Who Videotaped White Teen Stab Khaseen Morris To Death Charged

 

[Vail]

It would have been harder to arrest someone if it wasn't recorded imo. We can't hold kids responsible for not putting themselves in potential danger by trying to stop it. I don't think all of them calling 911 at the same time would have saved Khaseen. JMO.

 

[katsrfun]

It would have been harder to arrest someone if it wasn't recorded imo. We can't hold kids responsible for not putting themselves in potential danger by trying to stop it. I don't think all of them calling 911 at the same time would have saved Khaseen. JMO.

It may not have stopped the killing, but at least they would have been decent, civilized human beings. And, no we can't hold them responsible for not helping to stop it, but maybe a higher power can question them about this some day. That is part of the problem with our society, no one wants to get involved - no one sees anything. But they make sure to get their phones out and start recording. I think this kind of behavior is horrendous, and if it was your child, wouldn't you want someone to step in and try to help or call 911. It is not like they were at the theater or playing a video game, this is real life, real people's lives. I find this behavior despicable. This is MOO, and I hope no one is offended by my feelings about this. Katt

 

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Teen Accused In 16-Year-Old’s Stabbing Death Due Back In Court Monday (with clip)

September 22, 2019

"...Flach has pleaded not guilty and is being held without bail."

Teen Accused In 16-Year-Old's Stabbing Death Due Back In Court Monday

 

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Attorney for teen accused in deadly stabbing of Oceanside HS student appears in court (with clip)

Sep 23, 2019

"An attorney for the teen accused of fatally stabbing an Oceanside High School student appeared in court Monday. ...
Prosecutors have until late Tuesday afternoon to get an indictment against Flach or he will be released without having to post bail pending a trial.

Flach's attorney asked prosecutors to turn over all tips given to Crime Stoppers that could indicate another person may have stabbed Khaseen Morris.

"There is a lot about this case that is not captured on these videos, we have a team of investigators out there, we believe there are other videos that will show the other part of the story," says Flach's attorney....

Flach remains in protective custody in jail.

His attorney says he received three written death threats after Morris' death.

Flach is charged with second-degree murder.

He has also recently been arrested on a drug charge and for allegedly assaulting a 15-year-old in April.

According to court documents, in that case, Flach punched the victim repeatedly with a closed fist, leaving him with a black eye and swollen face."

Attorney for teen accused in deadly stabbing of Oceanside HS student appears in court

 

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Teen accused of fatally stabbing Oceanside High School student indicted (with clip)

Sep 24, 2019

"The Lido Beach teen accused of fatally stabbing an Oceanside High School student has been indicted.

The indictment against Tyler Flach, however, is sealed.

Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas told News 12 the office will continue to work with the grand jury to determine the charges against Flach, who is being held without bail...."

Teen accused of fatally stabbing Oceanside High School student indicted
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Lido Beach teen indicted in stabbing death of Oceanside High student

September 24, 2019

"A grand jury has indicted a Lido Beach teenager in connection with the stabbing death of an Oceanside High School senior whom authorities say he killed by plunging a knife into the unarmed victim's chest in an after-school fight.

Last week Nassau police arrested Tyler Flach, 18, charging him with second-degree murder in the Sept. 16 slaying of Khaseen Morris, 16. He pleaded not guilty to the charge at an initial District Court arraignment.

But the indictment against Flach remains sealed and the charge or charges he would face at a trial won't become public until his future arraignment in Nassau County Court.

Nassau District Attorney's Office spokesman Brendan Brosh declined to comment after a court conference Tuesday when news of the indictment emerged, citing an ongoing investigation....

Attorney Steve Christiansen, who is part of Flach's defense team, said after Tuesday's court conference that Flach, a Nassau Community College student, maintains his innocence. He also criticized the law enforcement investigation of the case...."

Lido Beach teen indicted in fatal stabbing of student

 

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More teens arrested in attack on Oceanside high school senior who was fatally stabbed, sources say

September 27, 2019

"Police have made more arrests in connection with the attack on an Oceanside High School senior who died last week after he was stabbed during an after-school fight, multiple sources close to the case said Friday.

At least five teenagers, all males from Long Beach, were in police custody Friday and awaiting arraignment in court Saturday, the sources said. The teenagers likely will be charged with felony gang assault, according to the sources.

The arrests came a day after Newsday reported that Tyler Flach, 18, of Lido Beach, had been indicted on a second-degree murder charge and a weapon offense in the Sept. 16 death of Khaseen Morris...."

Sources: More arrested in attack on Oceanside teen who was fatally stabbed  

 

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Seven New York teens are charged with gang assault for their roles in the killing of a 16-year-old boy whose death was broadcast on social media

30 September 2019

"The family and friends of Khaseen Morris, 16, laid his body to rest on Saturday after a ceremony at Tower Funeral Home in Long Island, New York

Police say Morris was fatally stabbed by Tyler Flach, 18, on September 16 outside of a local strip mall before seven other young men began beating the victim

Cops say Flach's accused accomplices were Haakim Mechan, 19, Marquis Stephens, Jr. and Javonte Neals, both 18, Taj Woodruff and Sean Merritt, both 17

Two additional 16-year-olds were also said to have joined in the melee

All seven alleged accomplices were arrested and charged with second degree gang assault last week before being arraigned on Saturday

They were reportedly joined by hundreds of mourners who remembered the the 16-year-old as an energetic young man full of life who had a bright future..."

7 teens charged with gang assault in stabbing death of 16-year-old boy broadcast on social media | Daily Mail Online

 

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Teen Charged With Gang Assault In Fatal Oceanside Brawl Appears In Court

OCTOBER 01, 2019

"OCEANSIDE, N.Y. (WCBS 880) — One of the seven teens accused of taking part in an Oceanside brawl that left a 16-year-old high school student dead was due in court Tuesday morning.

Haakim Mechan, 19, appeared in court with his attorney, David Haber, saying he did not know that the brawl would be anything more than a fist fight.

“What it appears is two groups of boys made mutual arrangements to meet for a fight, one person, unbeknownst to anybody else, took it way too far,” said Haber. “My client was not at all involved with the causing of the death of the individual who passed.”...

Flach’s attorney told WCBS 880’s Sophia Hall that there may be other photos from the scene showing another person with a knife, not his client."

Teen Charged With Gang Assault In Fatal Oceanside Brawl Appears In Court

 

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Five Indicted In Fatal Stabbing Of Teen At Oceanside Strip Mall

10/10/2019

"Five more teenagers have been indicted for their roles in the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Khaseen Morris outside a Long Island strip mall.

A Nassau County grand jury handed down an indictment charging more teens with gang assault for the fight that left Morris, a new student at Oceanside High School, with a fatal stab wound.

As many as seven teenagers may have been charged in the new indictment. Police had previously released the names of five suspects: Haakim Mechan, 19; Marquis Stephens Jr., 18; Javonte Neals, 18; Taj Woodruff, 17; and Sean Merritt, 17. Two other teens were reportedly arrested and also face gang assault charges.

The five named suspects have pleaded not guilty and are free on bond...."

Five Indicted In Fatal Stabbing Of Teen At Oceanside Strip Mall

 

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Long Beach teen arraigned in connection to fatal Oceanside stabbing (with clip)

Oct 21, 2019

"A Long Beach teen was arraigned on grand jury charges Monday in connection to last month’s fatal stabbing in Oceanside.

Haakim Mechan pleaded not guilty to gang assault and assault charges. The 19-year-old is among eight teenagers charged in the wake of the stabbing death of Khaseen Morris....

Flach has denied the allegations and is due back in court on Halloween."

Long Beach teen arraigned in connection to fatal Oceanside stabbing

 

[WhatDidYouDo]

Glad the grand jury indicted and the prosecutor is pursuing the others