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Leroy Henderson

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a Sunday night in April 2014, Leroy Henderson, a 30-year-old Black / African American man who had recently moved to Seattle, Washington, from Gary, Indiana, was walking home from a nearby store in the Skyway neighborhood. It was a routine he was known for, often walking between his home and the Skyway Bowl. But on this particular night, April 27th, his walk was tragically cut short. Around 11:45 p.m., residents in the 12200 block of 68th Avenue South heard multiple gunshots. When deputies arr ...Read More
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  • NJ.com: Livingston teen's alleged killer charged with fourth murder in Washington
  • The Seattle Times: Skyway slaying linked to suspect in 2 Seattle killings
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    Victim Details

    Leroy Henderson

    Male

    Black / African American

    Seattle

    WA

    2014-04-27

    30

    Leroy

    Henderson

    11/09/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Leroy's story is so upsetting, and I just can't stop thinking about how he was just starting a new c... ...Read More
    09/17/2024
    I came across the Leroy Henderson case, and my heart goes out to his family, who must still feel the... ...Read More
    09/05/2024
    I've been following the discussions around Leroy Henderson's case and something that's been on my mi... ...Read More
    06/17/2023
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