WHITE PLAINS – The parents of DJ Henry, the Pace University student
from Massachusetts, who was shot and killed by a Pleasantville police
officer back in October 2010 have accepted an offer of $6 million for
their 20-year-old son’s death.
The case filed by Danroy and Angella Henry was against the Village of
Pleasantville and Aaron Hess, the officer involved, was retired on a partial
disability some time later.
The Henrys’ related lawsuit continues against Town of Mount Pleasant
and officers from the town, who they contend, failed to respond to the
gunshot wounds from Officer Hess’ weapon.
Litigation also continues on behalf of the passengers in Henry’s
car and former Pace University students who claim law enforcement violated
their rights.
The Henrys’ attorney, Goshen civil rights lawyer Michael Sussman,
said $6 million is “a reasonable award” even though nothing
can replace the loss of their son.
Henry was behind the wheel of a stopped car in the parking lot of a shopping
center when police responded to a report of disturbance. An officer jumped
on the hood and fired into the car killing Henry and wounded another student.
