Danroy Henry

Q&A: Dan Henry

DJ Henry's dad discusses his lawsuit against the police.
05/02/2011
DJ Henry’s Parents Suing Officer Who Killed Son - The parents of Danroy “DJ” Henry Jr., the college football player shot and killed by a police officer last year, are suing the policeman, calling the shooting an "unconscionable use of force." In their filing, Danroy Henry Sr. and Angella Henry say the officer violated the civil and constitutional rights of their son, Danroy Henry Jr., and demand compensation for their son's death and their suffering, according to the Associated Press. Pleasantville, New York, Officer Aaron Hess was cleared of criminal wrongdoing by a grand jury in February, and he was recently honored as Officer of the Year by the Police Benevolent Association of the Pleasantville Police Department. (Photo: Courtesy of Henry Family)

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DJ Henry’s Parents Suing Officer Who Killed Son - The parents of Danroy “DJ” Henry Jr., the college football player shot and killed by a police officer last year, are suing the policeman, calling the shooting an "unconscionable use of force." In their filing, Danroy Henry Sr. and Angella Henry say the officer violated the civil and constitutional rights of their son, Danroy Henry Jr., and demand compensation for their son's death and their suffering, according to the Associated Press. Pleasantville, New York, Officer Aaron Hess was cleared of criminal wrongdoing by a grand jury in February, and he was recently honored as Officer of the Year by the Police Benevolent Association of the Pleasantville Police Department. (Photo: Courtesy of Henry Family)

Danroy Henry's Parents Sue Officer Who Killed Son

Parents call the shooting an "unconscionable use of force."
04/20/2011
DJ Henry Shooter Named “Officer of the Year” - The police officer who shot and killed unarmed Pace University student Danroy “DJ” Henry last October was named “Officer of the Year” by a local police union. Months after the shooting, a grand jury refused to indict the officers involved, ruling that Officer Aaron Hess had no choice but to fire.

Justice Department to Investigate Fatal Shooting of Danroy Henry

The Department of Justice plans open an investigation into the fatal shooting of Danroy Henry Jr., a Pace University football player, during a late night bar fight.
02/16/2011