The Brief
- James Henderson, 52, has been charged with second-degree murder for allegedly shooting 32-year-old Khiree Johnson-Scott in the chest after the victim refused to move a chair blocking a sidewalk.
- Henderson, who has a prior second-degree murder conviction and was released from prison in 2017, pleaded not guilty and is being held on $1.5 million bail.
- If convicted, this could mark Henderson’s “third strike,” potentially resulting in a life sentence without the possibility of parole.
TACOMA, Wash. – Pierce County prosecutors have charged 52-year-old James Henderson, aka “Big Papa,” with second-degree murder. Tacoma Police arrested him on Friday.
Man shot near Seattle homelessness encampment
Detectives say he shot a 32-year-old man in the chest who goes by the street name of “Fly” near a homeless encampment on April 23, because the victim was sitting in a chair blocking a sidewalk and refused to move out of his way.
Henderson was last released from prison in May 2017 after serving time for second-degree assault.
He was previously incarcerated from 1996 to 2007 for second-degree murder.
If convicted of murder, it could be his third strike, sending him to prison for life.
Accused shooter appears in court
Henderson pleaded not guilty in court today. His bail was increased to $1.5 million.…