Grieving Family Says Grandpa Shot Dead on NYC Train Trying to Settle Quarrel ‘Always Sought Peace’!
Cybersecdn- In a heart-wrenching incident on a Brooklyn subway train, Richard Henderson, a 45-year-old grandfather from Crown Heights, lost his life while trying to diffuse a dispute. The altercation, which occurred around 8:15 p.m. on a Manhattan-bound 3 train, was initially over loud music.
Henderson, a father of three and a doting grandfather to two girls was tragically shot twice — once in the back and once in the shoulder. Described by his family as a man who “always wanted peace,” Henderson’s intervention in the dispute was in line with his lifelong inclination to help others.
His brother, Jermaine Henderson, recounted how Richard would do anything for anyone, a sentiment echoed by his wife, Jakeba Dockery, and his son, Richard Jr. Richard Henderson’s commitment to helping others extended to his professional life as well, having served as a dedicated crossing guard at a private school on the Upper West Side for over a decade.
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The incident, which took place at the Franklin Avenue-Medgar Evers College Station, has left the family and community in shock. Henderson’s work at the Avenues The World School had made him a beloved figure, as reflected in a GoFundMe campaign that raised over $12,000 in just four hours. While the NYPD continues its investigation, Henderson’s life, characterized by selflessness and a desire for peace, leaves a legacy that deeply touches those who knew him.