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Anika Henderson

Case from South-bend, IN dated Nov 08, 2021

Victim Details

Anika Henderson

Female

Black / African American

South-bend

IN

2021-11-08

17

Anika

Henderson

07/18/2026

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Anika Marie Henderson, a 17-year-old female, was fatally shot and killed in South Bend, Indiana, on November 8, 2021. At the time of her death, Henderson was a senior at Washington High School and had recently earned her welder certification. She was remembered as a beloved daughter and sister who was loyal to her friends and family.

The incident occurred as she was sitting in a car near Randolph Park. The events leading to her death began less than two hours prior, following a court hear ...
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  • Obituary for Anika Henderson | Palmer Funeral Homes
  • https://www.wndu.com: GoFundMe set up for South Bend teen killed in shooting
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    Has anyone else been following the part about Alexis Willocks' sentencing? I keep thinking about how... ...Read More
    01/08/2025
    I was thinking about Anika's dreams and plans for the future, and it just hits so hard how senseless... ...Read More
    05/11/2024
    I can’t stop thinking about how Anika had already achieved so much at such a young age. Getting a ... ...Read More
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