11/30/2025
A former World Trade Center worker who narrowly escaped the September 11 terror attacks was beaten to death by three teenagers in Jacksonville, Florida, on October 19, 2025. Roger Borkum, 64, died from injuries four days after the assault.
“He was brutally stomped and kicked by three teenagers,” police stated. The suspects, aged 12 to 19, allegedly attacked Borkum after claiming he had insulted their “dead homies.”
Borkum had worked on the 77th floor of the North Tower but had left his job months before the attacks. His death has drawn attention to the increasing problem of youth violence. All three suspects have been indicted for murder, with the youngest, Justin Curry, being only 12 at the time of the attack.
This tragic incident highlights rising concerns about violent youth behavior, especially in relation to senseless attacks that seem to be sparked by trivial insults. Police and local officials have urged the community to stay vigilant and address the growing issue of youth-led violence.
Reactions have varied, with local leaders calling for increased action to curb violent behavior among young people, while some critics question how to address the root causes of such violence.
