Teen chokes ma’s ex to stop attack
and Washington fought often. A source added that Washington was involved in two incidents at the University Ave. building where police were called. In 2014, cops were called to break up a dispute. In 2016, sources said the ex-boyfriend assaulted Sesma and beat up an older woman who was in the apartment at the time.
A small group gathered outside Washington’s home later Monday. Several white memorial candles were lit and placed against the wall of the building.
“We just heard the news and we’re not ready to talk about it just yet,” said a man who would only identify himself as a relative.
Moux is a student at Grand Street Campus High School in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
His Facebook page is filled with pictures of him in his football pads and uniform.
Another neighbor, Angel Nives, 65, described Luis as a good kid.
“He’s a school kid, a good student not involved with drugs or hanging out with bad people,” Nives said.
“He loves playing basketball and football with his friends over in the next building. When I heard the news, I didn’t expect it to be him, but he was right to defend his mother.”