The Office of The Bronx Borough President
09/12/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/12/2025 12:32
STATEMENT FROM BRONX BOROUGH PRESIDENT VANESSA L. GIBSON ON THE TRAGIC DEATH OF SANIYAH CHEATHAM WHILE IN NYPD CUSTODY
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STATEMENT FROM BRONX BOROUGH PRESIDENT VANESSA L. GIBSON ON THE TRAGIC DEATH OF SANIYAH CHEATHAM WHILE IN NYPD CUSTODY
"Our community is devastated and in absolute mourning over the tragic death of 18-year-old Saniyah Cheatham while in police custody in our borough. We are standing with the family during this painful time and demanding full accountability and transparency. At a time when we continue to work to build trust and partnership with the NYPD, we must also ensure that this family's pain and trauma is acknowledged as they seek answers and justice for Saniyah. The NYPD's Force Investigations Unit is overseeing the investigation, and we will be monitoring the situation as more information is made available."
"As the Cheatham family seeks a clear and honest account of what happened to their loved one, we ask that everyone continue to keep them in your prayers."
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