A woman died after collapsing on the dancefloor at a Boston nightclub early Sunday morning, and her loved ones are now demanding answers. 

Anastaiya Colon was identified as the woman that died in a Facebook post made by her former partner, Bonell Stackhouse, on Tuesday. He accused Icon, the Theater District nightclub where the incident occurred, of “negligence and incompetence” in not managing the crowd as police and EMTs sought to save Colon’s life. 

Boston police officers responded to Icon at about 12:30 a.m. Sunday, according to a redacted police report shared with Boston.com. They were told by one of Colon’s friends that she was inside the club, laying on the floor and not breathing. Police found her inside, unresponsive on the dancefloor and in the “recovery position.” A large crowd of nightclub patrons gathered around. 

Police immediately tried to “create a viable work space” in order to help Colon, but the crowd began “encroaching” on the officers and taking video of what was happening, according to the report. Officers requested EMS as they medically evaluated Colon and tried to keep the crowd at bay. 

Colon was observed to be “completely unresponsive, eyes fixed, and pulseless.” As police began chest compressions, they were approached by a cashier at Icon who said she also had experience as an EMT. She helped administer the chest compressions on Colon as police worked to manage the crowd and radio for more assistance, according to the police report. 

Boston EMS arrived on the scene, as did more officers. But police were still unable to create enough room for the EMTs to have a “viable workspace.” Police ordered that Icon be shut down and that all patrons be removed from the building. Colon was transported to Tufts Medical Center, according to the report. 

Colon had gone out with her sister and a friend that night. Police were told that they smoked and “had a few drinks” before the medical event occurred. Officers were also told that Colon had a heart condition, according to the report. Drug use was not listed as a suspected factor in the medical incident. 

In another Facebook post, Colon’s sister described the harrowing experience. She alleged that the club’s DJ did not stop the music, and that staff initially refused to help. She described “physically fighting” to keep Colon safe and that 911 was not called for more than 30 minutes. 

“My sister collapsed in the middle of the club. I tried to lift her myself and couldn’t. I was screaming at the top of my lungs and was ignored. The music was only stopped for two minutes, then turned right back on — as if her life didn’t matter,” Angelica Colon wrote. 

Only a handful of people in the club showed concern about what was happening, she wrote. Angelica Colon also accused Icon staff of dangerous negligence during the emergency, and said that she is pursuing legal action. 

Icon issued a statement on social media Tuesday refuting these allegations. 

“We are deeply saddened by the medical emergency that occurred at our club early Sunday morning. Our staff responded immediately and called emergency services while an off-duty EMT rendered first aid. Police and medical personnel arrived on scene, and the individual was transported to the hospital, where they later passed away,” the nightclub said in the statement.

Icon is fully cooperating with all inquiries from law enforcement and city officials, the club said in the statement.

The club has conducted an internal investigation of the medical emergency, which included a “minute-by-minute review” of surveillance footage and interviews with staff members, according to another statement the management of Icon shared with Boston.com.

Video shows that CPR was administered to Colon within a minute of staff first people notified about the emergency. Boston EMS was contacted within two minutes of staff being notified, and Boston police officers arrived on scene six minutes after staff were notified, according to Icon’s management.

The club provided a timeline to police, the Boston Licensing Board, and the Mayor’s Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing.

A timeline shared with Boston.com from Icon indicates that police were “not hindered in any way” on their way to Colon. Staff helped make a pathway for police through the crowd. EMTs were also immediately brought to Colon “without delay or obstructions,” according to Icon.

“We hope the family finds some comfort knowing that Boston Police, Boston EMS, and the Club Staff worked diligently and efficiently in responding to this unfortunate situation,” Icon’s management said in a statement.

The Entertainment Division of the Boston Mayor’s Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing has suspended Icon’s entertainment license in the wake of the incident, according to city officials. The Boston Licensing Board will hold a hearing in the coming weeks about the future of Icon’s liquor license.

“Any loss of life in our community is a horrible tragedy and our condolences go out to the family and loved ones. This situation remains under an active Boston Police investigation. Following this incident, our Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing took immediate action suspending the business’ entertainment license,” said Boston Mayor Michelle Wu in a statement.

City Councilor Ed Flynn wrote a letter to Kathleen Joyce, chair of the Licensing Board, requesting that the officials conduct a “full and thorough investigation.” Icon’s alleged response to the emergency was “both disturbing and unacceptable,” Flynn wrote. 

“The reported negligence, lack of common decency and care for someone in a medical emergency is difficult to understand,” he wrote.

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After a woman collapsed on the dancefloor, police said they struggled to keep crowds at bay so that EMTs could administer medical aid.

A woman died after collapsing on the dancefloor at a Boston nightclub early Sunday morning, and her loved ones are now demanding answers. 

Anastaiya Colon was identified as the woman that died in a Facebook post made by her former partner, Bonell Stackhouse, on Tuesday. He accused Icon, the Theater District nightclub where the incident occurred, of “negligence and incompetence” in not managing the crowd as police and EMTs sought to save Colon’s life. 

Boston police officers responded to Icon at about 12:30 a.m. Sunday, according to a redacted police report shared with Boston.com. They were told by one of Colon’s friends that she was inside the club, laying on the floor and not breathing. Police found her inside, unresponsive on the dancefloor and in the “recovery position.” A large crowd of nightclub patrons gathered around. 

Police immediately tried to “create a viable work space” in order to help Colon, but the crowd began “encroaching” on the officers and taking video of what was happening, according to the report. Officers requested EMS as they medically evaluated Colon and tried to keep the crowd at bay. 

Colon was observed to be “completely unresponsive, eyes fixed, and pulseless.” As police began chest compressions, they were approached by a cashier at Icon who said she also had experience as an EMT. She helped administer the chest compressions on Colon as police worked to manage the crowd and radio for more assistance, according to the police report. 

Boston EMS arrived on the scene, as did more officers. But police were still unable to create enough room for the EMTs to have a “viable workspace.” Police ordered that Icon be shut down and that all patrons be removed from the building. Colon was transported to Tufts Medical Center, according to the report. 

Colon had gone out with her sister and a friend that night. Police were told that they smoked and “had a few drinks” before the medical event occurred. Officers were also told that Colon had a heart condition, according to the report. Drug use was not listed as a suspected factor in the medical incident. 

In another Facebook post, Colon’s sister described the harrowing experience. She alleged that the club’s DJ did not stop the music, and that staff initially refused to help. She described “physically fighting” to keep Colon safe and that 911 was not called for more than 30 minutes. 

“My sister collapsed in the middle of the club. I tried to lift her myself and couldn’t. I was screaming at the top of my lungs and was ignored. The music was only stopped for two minutes, then turned right back on — as if her life didn’t matter,” Angelica Colon wrote. 

Only a handful of people in the club showed concern about what was happening, she wrote. Angelica Colon also accused Icon staff of dangerous negligence during the emergency, and said that she is pursuing legal action. 

Icon issued a statement on social media Tuesday refuting these allegations. 

“We are deeply saddened by the medical emergency that occurred at our club early Sunday morning. Our staff responded immediately and called emergency services while an off-duty EMT rendered first aid. Police and medical personnel arrived on scene, and the individual was transported to the hospital, where they later passed away,” the nightclub said in the statement.

Icon is fully cooperating with all inquiries from law enforcement and city officials, the club said in the statement.

The club has conducted an internal investigation of the medical emergency, which included a “minute-by-minute review” of surveillance footage and interviews with staff members, according to another statement the management of Icon shared with Boston.com.

Video shows that CPR was administered to Colon within a minute of staff first people notified about the emergency. Boston EMS was contacted within two minutes of staff being notified, and Boston police officers arrived on scene six minutes after staff were notified, according to Icon’s management.

The club provided a timeline to police, the Boston Licensing Board, and the Mayor’s Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing.

A timeline shared with Boston.com from Icon indicates that police were “not hindered in any way” on their way to Colon. Staff helped make a pathway for police through the crowd. EMTs were also immediately brought to Colon “without delay or obstructions,” according to Icon.

“We hope the family finds some comfort knowing that Boston Police, Boston EMS, and the Club Staff worked diligently and efficiently in responding to this unfortunate situation,” Icon’s management said in a statement.

The Entertainment Division of the Boston Mayor’s Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing has suspended Icon’s entertainment license in the wake of the incident, according to city officials. The Boston Licensing Board will hold a hearing in the coming weeks about the future of Icon’s liquor license.

“Any loss of life in our community is a horrible tragedy and our condolences go out to the family and loved ones. This situation remains under an active Boston Police investigation. Following this incident, our Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing took immediate action suspending the business’ entertainment license,” said Boston Mayor Michelle Wu in a statement.

City Councilor Ed Flynn wrote a letter to Kathleen Joyce, chair of the Licensing Board, requesting that the officials conduct a “full and thorough investigation.” Icon’s alleged response to the emergency was “both disturbing and unacceptable,” Flynn wrote. 

“The reported negligence, lack of common decency and care for someone in a medical emergency is difficult to understand,” he wrote.