Boy's Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Following Police Shooting
A 20-year-old student from Pace University in Thornwood, N.Y was tragically killed in October as he sat in his car with his friends after the homecoming game. According to reports there was an unruly crowd at the bar when police officers decided to approach Danroy Henry’s car that was parked on the fire lane.
Henry attempted to speed away and even struck an officer. Another officer that came on to the scene was even thrown on the hood of his car. Police say that the officer shot in self-defense. Many eyewitnesses have stated that the policeman overreacted and that Henry was attempting to move his vehicle out of the fire lane when the police shot him. Henry died from the gunshot, and now his family is taking the first steps towards filing a wrongful death suit against the police department. There has been public outrage over the death of the young football player. Some of the witnesses stated that he was taken out of the vehicle and put into handcuffs and was left on the ground while paramedics treated officers for minor injuries.
With a story with such high emotions and different versions of what actually happened it can be confusing for any family to know what course of action to take. Mourning the loss of a loved one is difficult especially when the death comes from such a sudden occurrence. If you suspect foul play in a loved ones death by a police officer or any city official then contacting a professional can help your family receive the closure and compensation they need.
