An Albany jury will decide the fate of 19-year-old Dhoruba Shuaib, who was charged in the stabbing death of High School track star, 17-year-old Tyler Rhodes.
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Jurors began deciding the murder case against Shuaib after prosecutors showed the chilling video footage of Rhodes moments before he was stabbed.
Back on April 30, 2011, Rhodes was stabbed to death after an altercation with Shuaib and another teen, Jah-Lah Vanderhorst.
The prosecution contends Shuaib blocked Rhodes’ movements before Vanderhorst plunged a large, black knife into Rhodes’ heart. Rhodes chased after Vanderhorst but later collapsed and died.
In the video we can see Rhodes and Vanderhorst squaring off ready to fight with knives in their hands while other kids in the park instigate and cheer them on.
Above: Jah-Lah Tyree Vanderhorst, 16, of 414 Delaware Ave., Albany, was charged with second-degree murder for allegedly killing Tyler Rhodes.
If convicted, Shuaib faces 25 years to life in prison but jurors are also considering the lesser-included offense of first-degree manslaughter, which carries up to 25 years in prison.
Rhodes, a standout with the Albany High School track team, was stabbed about 7 p.m. His alleged stabber, Vanderhorst, goes to trial in March charged with second-degree murder.
Above: Dhoruba A. Shuaib, 19, of 208 Jefferson St., Albany was charged with second-degree murder for allegedly killing 17-year-old Tyler Rhodes.
