Kevin Henderson, a 43-year-old resident of Moreno Valley, California, was tragically shot and killed on June 7, 2020. The incident occurred outside his apartment on the 24000 block of Myers Avenue. Deputies from the Moreno Valley Station responded to a report of a shooting and found Henderson suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The suspect had fled before the deputies arrived, prompting an extensive investigation by the Central Homicide Unit.
The investigation into Henderson's murder led to a significant breakthrough on May 6, 2022, when Darnell Frederick Tate, a 32-year-old resident of Moreno Valley, was arrested for his involvement in the crime. However, investigators believe that Tate did not act alone and that there are additional suspects involved in Henderson's murder. The Central Homicide Unit continues to seek the public's help in gathering more information that could lead to further arrests.
In a related development, Arthur Lawrence Akins III, a gang member from Riverside, was also charged with Henderson's murder. Akins was already facing charges for another murder that occurred in Riverside in December 2020. His case was consolidated with Henderson's murder case, and he was convicted of the Riverside murder in June 2024. The status of the charges against Akins in Henderson's case remains unclear, but he is scheduled for sentencing in August 2024. Meanwhile, Tate has pleaded not guilty to all charges and remains in jail without the possibility of bail.
The investigation into Kevin Henderson's murder remains active, with authorities continuing to pursue leads and gather evidence. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department has urged anyone with information about the case to come forward, as they believe that additional suspects are still at large. This ongoing investigation highlights the complexities and challenges faced by law enforcement in solving such cases and bringing justice to the victims and their families.
