Las Vegas police have arrested a man in connection with the death of a homeless man who was badly hurt attempting a backflip for $6, according to police and the Associated Press.
Keonte, 28, was arrested Tuesday, July 14, and charged with willful disregard of a person’s safety resulting in death or substantial bodily harm, a felony. Police say the incident happened around June 20, when Larry, 55, asked him for money and Keonte offered $6 if Larry would do a backflip. Police say Larry landed on his neck and head. Keonte allegedly streamed the moment on Facebook Live and, according to police, continued filming for about 10 minutes while telling bystanders not to call for help. Larry was taken to University Medical Center with a severe spinal injury and died on June 30. Police said a relative of Larry’s alerted authorities to the video.
Keonte has since posted bail and is due back in court September 14. Charges are allegations and he has not been convicted. According to a local report, he told police he did not understand how this was his fault, saying a man outside had asked him for money.
Sources: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Associated Press, New York Post, KTNV, 8 News Now.
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