Peekskill Teen Arraigned In Stabbing Death

PEEKSKILL, NY — Peekskill resident Jahliv Niles was arraigned on a second-degree murder charge Saturday in Westchester County Court. The 18-year-old is accused of stabbing Omarion McKenzie, 17 on Friday.

Peekskill police investigators concluded that the two men became involved in some type of dispute near the intersection of Howard Street and North Broad Street. At some point the dispute became physical, and Niles stabbed McKenzie in the chest with a knife and ran away. McKenzie then traveled a short distance to 214 N. Broad St., where he collapsed in the front entranceway.

Peekskill police and EMS responded. McKenzie was later pronounced dead at New York Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital.

Peekskill police officers and detectives quickly set up a crime scene and through their ensuing investigations arrested Mr. Niles for this senseless crime, said Chief Donald Halmy.

The Peekskill police would also like to acknowledge the assistance of the Westchester County Department of Public Safety, whose K-9 unit worked in conjunction with the Peekskill Police K-9 unit during this investigation.

Upon arraignment at the Westchester County Courthouse in White Plains, Niles was remanded to the Westchester County Jail without bail.

Anyone with any further information on this crime should contact the Peekskill Police Detective Division at 914-737-8000 or email jgalusha@peekskillpolice.com. Anonymous tips may also be made at www.cityofpeekskill.com under the crime tips section.

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