FEBRUARY 15, 2027 · BY YVONNE KIM
Megan Jang, like millions of others around the globe, is a Coma patient. On the afternoon of August 8th, 2026, the Coma Imprisonment struck her down, possibly to never regain consciousness again.
Unlike the vast majority of Coma patients, Megan Jang is no murderer.
Quite the opposite. She is a hero.
A Hero Struck Down by the Coma
In another life, Ms. Jang was a New York City police officer. Growing up in Newark, New Jersey, her parents attempted to push her towards a career in medicine or law, but she would have nothing of it. Her lifelong goal was to be a police officer, which she accomplished at the early age of 22. Her fellow officers praised her for her raw dedication to her job, her commitment to physical fitness, and her strong relationships with the officers in her division.
“She was always hitting the weights at the station, long after her shift was over,” said a dispatch officer, who asked not to be named. “She said that she needed to ‘toughen up’ because she was this scrawny Asian kid growing up. Turns out she was able to do more pull-ups than anyone else at the station!”
“Megan was the perfect cop—quick on her feet, a great negotiator, excellent physical fitness, and respected by the whole team. Even the older guys looked up to her,” said her partner, Officer Priya Verma.
On July 14, 2021, Ms. Jang and her partner were responding to a domestic abuse call in Chinatown. The two police officers climbed the six floor walk-up to investigate the call, which was made by concerned neighbors who had heard violent sounds coming from the top floor apartment.
Roger Whitaker, a 47 year old father of three, was heard screaming from behind his apartment door. Children were crying, and there were weak, desperate sounds from a woman nearby the entrance.
Ms. Jang did not hesitate. She announced her identity as a police officer and then opened the unlocked door.
The apartment was streaked in blood.
Susan Whitaker, the wife of Mr. Whitaker, was lying on the floor with blood pouring from several stab wounds staining her white patterned dress. Roger Whitaker was standing near his young children with a kitchen knife dripping in blood.
The two police officers drew their firearms and ordered Mr. Whitaker to drop the knife. Rather than comply, Mr. Whitaker continued screaming and waving his knife in the air, splattering his wife’s blood everywhere.
He then grabbed his eldest child, a boy of ten years old, and raised the knife.
Ms. Jang immediately fired two shots, which threw Mr. Whitaker against the apartment wall. His children quickly ran to their mother, who was rapidly expiring.
Ms. Jang and Ms. Verma quickly called in paramedic services to save the lives of both wife and husband and provided first aid treatment. Fortunately, medics were able to stabilize Ms. Whitaker on the scene. She would soon recover, at least physically.
Mr. Whitaker on the other hand was not so lucky. One of the bullets tore through his aorta. He bled out and died within two minutes.
Aftermath
Ms. Jang and Ms. Verma received a commendation for their quick actions in saving the lives of the rest of the Whitaker family. At the time, Ms. Jang also underwent psychological therapy that was standard practice following a kill in the line of duty.
Five years later—on August 8, 2026—the Coma Imprisonment struck down every single person who had killed another human being, regardless if the intent was heroic or murderous.
Tragically, Ms. Jang was one of those who was struck down by the Coma that day, unfairly penalized for the death of Roger Whitaker.
Ms. Jang is being cared for at a converted wing of New York Presbyterian Hospital dedicated to the long-term care of Coma patients. Her long-term prognosis is good, owing to her relatively young age of 28 and her previous dedication to her physical fitness. The New York Presbyterian Coma Care program is considered to be one of the best in New York State.
Ms. Jang deserves the best we can give her. All of us owe her for her heroic service and sacrifice.
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