In the afternoon hours of June 23, 2021, a burst of gunfire shattered the quiet of an apartment complex in the 8500 block of North Rockwell Avenue in Oklahoma City. When police arrived at the scene, they discovered a grim tableau. Seventeen-year-old Tayevion Henderson, a Black male, and his 38-year-old mother, Tiffany Henderson, were both found with multiple gunshot wounds.
Investigators quickly pieced together the tragic story.
An altercation between mother and son had spiraled into a violent exchange of gunfire. Both were struck in the shootout and rushed to a local hospital for treatment. Tragically, Tayevion Henderson succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. His mother was left in critical condition.
The investigation into the deadly confrontation continued, with the Oklahoma City Police Department urging anyone with information to come forward. The incident, a shocking case of domestic violence that escalated to a fatal conclusion, left the community stunned. No immediate arrests were made as Tiffany Henderson remained hospitalized, a survivor of the conflict that claimed her son's life. The case was classified as the 36th homicide of the year in Oklahoma City.
