A Kenyan man has died after being assaulted in Dallas, TX.
Bryan Okemwa Gitenya was struck by an American man, Xavien Deavonni Griffin during an argument which occurred on Royal Lane on Monday morning.
The incident occurred as scores of Kenyans swarmed Dallas from all over the US to celebrate the annual memorial weekend celebrations.
Gitenya had arrived in Dallas on Friday from St Paul, Minnesota where he lives and was looking forward to the festivities.
Gitenya had reportedly attended one of the many parties attended by Kenyans and was attacked right around 5.45am.
Gitenya and Griffin were involved in an argument when the assailant hit Gikenya using his hand and causing him to fall and hit his head on the concrete. He was knocked unconscious and was transported to Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas where a doctor diagnosed him with severe brain injuries.
A witness who was present during the incident was able to identify Griffin from a six man line up.
Griffin is in jail and is on a $150,000 bond.
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Njuguna Muigai
It very sad for the family and the Kenya community for he was young man with bright future. I feel sorry since I have a son of the same age and my prayers is to the family in Kenya.
Njenga
This should never have happened. Lax security and Kenyans laughing as the brawl was going on. We can never function with all the drinking involved at that sad time.
Momanyi B
RIP Bryan. A young life taken away just like that. And for what? We need to be more careful. This was needless.
Osuma
This was eventually going to happen. Ulevi mingi ya nini? During this weekend we Kenyans help American beer companies more than Americans do. I agree more security should have been in place.
Kemunto
This is so very sad. RIP Bryan
Njeri Njoka
I was at this party but there was security but the crowd was a bit much. We are all responsible for our own safety. RIP Bryan.
guest
Why do Kenyans need to hold these big events just to drink and party when they already do this on a regular basis? Is there nothing else productive that can replace this self destructive Kenyan pass time?
Guest
It wasn’t a self destructive past time, it was a celebration I’m sure many other people besides Kenyans were celebrating on this day. Although it may not have been productive and yes the drinking wasn’t a good choice but you shouldn’t judge a nation based on one event. You should realize a family whom I happen to know just lost a son and a brother.
Jack Mulumba
Can these promoters cut back on the after parties or will this eat into their profits? I am all for them being limited to 2 am. How can we party till 6 in the morning?
Abel O
RIP my friend very young to go, when you were needed the most.
Mawu
Organizers of these events need to be more proactive where security is concerned.why do they book halls in the ghetto areas, instead of paying more for more secure areas, its not all about the money. Organizers please be more responsible for these young people who attend your events, from all over the US. If possible hire police officers, end parties earlier. Let’s protect these young children, all they want is some fun, if possible keep it only Kenyan.
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