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American Focus > Blog > Crime > Boy, 13, fatally shot outside NYC Dunkin Donuts has become an organ donor – saving 4 people, including teen his own age
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Boy, 13, fatally shot outside NYC Dunkin Donuts has become an organ donor – saving 4 people, including teen his own age

Last updated: September 29, 2025 11:50 am
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Tragic Loss: 13-Year-Old Sanjay Samuel Saves Lives Through Organ Donation

In a heartbreaking incident, 13-year-old Sanjay Samuel was fatally shot during a confrontation with an older teen outside a Dunkin Donuts in Queens on September 21. In a touching act of generosity, his family made the decision to donate Sanjay’s organs, ultimately saving the lives of four individuals, including a peer who received his heart.

Sanjay, a high school freshman, was a victim of violence in a tragic incident that occurred in the morning. His family, in their time of grief, chose to help others in need by agreeing to organ donation, as announced by LiveOnNY, a non-profit organization dedicated to organ donations.

The young recipient of Sanjay’s heart was only 13 years old, and a 15-year-old boy was able to receive his liver. Notably, two adults in their 50s received his lungs, pancreas, and one kidney, allowing them a second chance at life.

13-year-old Sanjay Samuel was tragically shot outside a Dunkin Donuts, but his organ donations have saved lives. Support his family via GoFundMe: gofundme/support-sanjay-samuels-recovery

According to LiveOnNY, the organ recipients now reside in New York, Ohio, and Washington, D.C. Leonard Achan, the organization’s president and CEO, expressed condolences, stating, “We are humbled to be the stewards of these precious gifts of life so that Sanjay and others may live on. Our thoughts and prayers remain with his family during this difficult time.”

The tragic shooting occurred around 8:20 AM and was characterized by NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny as a potential gang-related altercation. The alleged gunman, 16-year-old Jaysohn Sykes, reportedly approached Sanjay on a Razor scooter and became involved in a physical confrontation. It was during this struggle that Sykes pulled out a loaded semiautomatic firearm, leading to the tragic events that unfolded.

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Jaysohn Sykes, the alleged shooter, is facing charges of second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon. NYPD

Sykes has been charged with second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon, with the possibility of facing up to 25 years in prison if convicted. Following the incident, he fled but later turned himself into the authorities on Friday.

NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny suggested the violence may be linked to gang activity. Kyle Mazza/Shutterstock

In the wake of this tragedy, Sanjay’s mother has voiced her concerns about the influence of social media on youth behavior. Velene Griffith described the phone as “a devil,” attributing the incident to online interactions that contribute to excessive bravado among teenagers.

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