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Kayla Green: Cheerleader, 16, stabbed to death during Mount Vernon High School parade by armed teen

Due to her age, the 15-year-old suspect has not been named by police. She is charged with first-degree manslaughter and was ordered to stay in jail

A 16-year-old cheerleader died, after being stabbed during a high school parade in New York. On Friday, April 8, Kayla Green, the high school cheering captain for Mount Vernon High School, was assaulted while celebrating the boys' basketball team's state championship victory. According to local police, when she left the parade, she got into an argument and was then allegedly attacked by a 15-year-old girl a few blocks away. Green died on the way to the hospital, but her 15-year-old friend, who had a puncture wound and lacerations, is expected to survive. Due to her age, the 15-year-old suspect has not been named by the police. She is charged with first-degree manslaughter, assault in the second degree, and attempted assault in the first degree and was ordered to stay in jail by a judge on Monday, April 11. 

Prior to the incident, she allegedly flaunted the weapon on social media and had a history of harassing Green. According to CBS News, Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah may upgrade the charges after a grand jury reviews the case. Shannae Haywood, a spokesperson for the family, said, "Kayla was a beautiful big sister and a special young woman with dreams and ambitions of becoming a doctor one day. She was a cheerleader, a captain, and an inspiration. We want to thank the police officer that risked his life to stop a mob of misguided, violent teens. We thank him and his partner for recognizing that Kayla needed life-saving treatment and their efforts to save her have not gone unnoticed."

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Girl Welfare Organization 'Embrace Her Legacy' tweeted, “Rest In Peace to the beautiful Kayla Green! This young, educated black queen will live on in our hearts and we are all sad that her life was taken. She was a leader, an honor student, and a daughter, and was definitely loved by many. Prayers to her friends & family 🤍🕊”. Her cheerleading group also posted, “Our hearts are with MV Cheer and the entire Mount Vernon community as we hear of the passing of one of their own, Kayla Green. Please keep the community and her family in your thoughts and prayers ❤️💛 What a beautiful soul with beautiful dreams, fly high Kayla. ❤️💛” 

Meanwhile, Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard said, "I am devastated and completely outraged. We began our day celebrating the greatness and success of our youth, and we ended it with a young life that has been taken by senseless and inexcusable violence. The mental, emotional, and spiritual health of our community, especially of our children, must be the priority and we must come together. As a community, our common unity must be the safety and healthy development of our young people. Our heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to the family, friends, and the entire community of Mount Vernon."

Pamela Hayes, the suspect's attorney, told CBS, "Everyone is jumping to conclusions. The things that are being said have nothing to do with what happened here." Green's family has already set up a GoFundMe page to assist them 'cope in the middle of this unforeseen loss. More than $29K has already been raised from 725 donations.