Jaylon LaRon Johnson, 18, was found guilty this week on four charges, including first-degree murder, after he shot and killed Brian who was sitting in the backseat of a car on April 14, Despite a slight sense of closure, there is still a large void left to fill for the family. The family said the hardest part has been accepting that he is no longer with them, especially on holidays and birthdays.
There was a reason that God took him. Under the foundation, Project was born to help guide minors on probation. It will provide housing, food, education and counseling for juveniles in the system. The idea came to the family after finding out the teen who killed Brian was on the last day of his probation for a prior crime.
He was under no supervision for 20 days. The Brian Derek Henderson Foundation has been established as a nonprofit and will rely on the community for financial support and donations. On Saturday, family and friends were at two IMKC locations encouraging shoppers to sign a petition supporting Project They hope the signatures will get the foundation and project recognized by the court system so that they can start changing the lives of troubled youth.
These children testify and you do see that they are kids. Gloria Lewey, who was out on a shopping spree, ran into the Hendersons and decided to sign the petition. Report a typo. News Local News. Actions Facebook Tweet Email. Family of year-old Brian Henderson speaks out after son's killer is held accountable in court 'Grief is forever'. Family of year-old Brian Henderson speaks out after son's killer is held accountable in court.
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