GoFundMe campaign launched by Millan-Mason\u2019s mother, Sashay Millan, to help cover funeral and medical expenses<\/a> had raised $30,577. The fundraiser describes Millan-Mason \u2014 known to family and friends as \u201cTy\u201d or \u201cMell\u201d \u2014 as the \u201cDancing King\u201d and says he planned to pursue a commercial driver\u2019s license and begin electrician trade classes after graduation through a program offered by his school.<\/p>\n\u201cTymell was more than just a son \u2014 he was the first grandchild, first nephew, a proud big brother, cousin, role model, and loyal friend,\u201d his mother wrote on the fundraiser page.<\/p>\n
According to his obituary, Millan-Mason began working at Sky Zone at 15 and later worked as a restaurant host. He played travel flag and tackle football from the age of 5 \u2014 including stints with the Fullerton Ramblers, Allentown A\u2019s and Bethlehem Steelers \u2014 and wrestled for BECA.<\/p>\n
He is survived by his parents and his younger siblings, Emyah and Ezra Millan.<\/p>\n
In the days since his death, dozens of classmates and students from area schools have posted tribute videos on TikTok, sharing footage of the teen dancing, joking and spending time with friends.<\/p>\n
Lincoln Leadership Academy announced in a May 22 letter to families that the school will be closed Friday in observance of Tymell\u2019s funeral services to give students, staff and families time to mourn. School offices will also be closed.<\/p>\n
The school\u2019s annual Field Day, originally scheduled for Friday, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, June 2, with a rain date of Wednesday, June 3. Counseling and student support services will continue to be available to students and staff after the school reopens.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust weeks away from graduation, Tymell was preparing to close an important chapter of his life alongside his classmates, teachers, and the school community that watched him grow throughout his journey here at Lincoln Leadership,\u201d the school said in a May 20 statement.<\/p>\n
The shooting occurred at about 9:10 p.m. May 15. Allentown police officers responded to a report of shots fired at the Union Boulevard McDonald\u2019s and found Millan-Mason with a gunshot wound, according to the department. Officers rendered first aid before he was taken to the hospital by Allentown EMS.<\/p>\n
No arrests have been announced. \u201cRegarding the recent homicide, the investigation is active and ongoing currently,\u201d Allentown Police Chief Charles Roca said Wednesday. \u201cFor now, there is no public update.\u201d Police have said there is no threat to the community.<\/p>\n
The case is being investigated jointly by the Allentown Police Criminal Investigations Division, the Lehigh County District Attorney\u2019s Office and the Lehigh County Coroner\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n
Anyone with information is asked to call Allentown police detectives at 610-437-7721 or the police desk at 610-437-7753, ext. 1. Anonymous tips can be submitted through the Tip411 app, available on the Allentown Police Facebook page and the department\u2019s website.<\/p>\n
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