Henderson shooting suspect had long history of drugs and violence, family says

HENDERSON (FOX5) — The family of a man shot and killed by Henderson police last Thursday is speaking out, saying he had a long history of drug use and had been in and out of the criminal justice system.

Family members identified the man as 44-year-old Fabian Leon. Police say Leon was holding his ex-girlfriend against her will and chased her outside with a knife before officers shot and killed him.

Brother describes years of concern

Leon’s brother, Rodrigo Leon, said he spent years watching Fabian spiral.

“I knew what kind of footsteps he was in, and I would cringe at the fact that he would someday show up at my house high on something,” Rodrigo said…

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