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Larry Henderson Jr.
Incident
Special Deputy Sheriff Larry Henderson was intentionally struck and killed by a driver while directing traffic at the intersection of Martin Luther King Drive and Burnett Woods Drive in Cincinnati.
At 1:00 p.m., Deputy Henderson was providing traffic control and monitoring the traffic signal box near the University of Cincinnati for their commencement ceremonies. While standing on the sidewalk, a driver deliberately drove his vehicle into Deputy Henderson.
Deputy Henderson was transported to the UC Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The driver, who had recently viewed body camera footage of his son being shot and killed after fleeing a stolen vehicle armed with a handgun, was arrested and charged with aggravated murder.
Deputy Henderson was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office for 33 years. He is survived by his wife and five children. Three of Deputy Henderson's cousins are currently serving in law enforcement, and two uncles and a cousin have previously served in law enforcement.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and five children.
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Tributes
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Special Deputy Sheriff Henderson gave the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office 33 years.
Thank you for your service to the Cincinnati community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Larry Henderson Jr. served in the U.S. Marine Corps before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office has lost 14 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
Larry is one of 572 officers killed feloniously in OH, 57.6% of the 993 remembered there.
Larry is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Larry is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2025, 1 officer at Hamilton County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 2025, 3 officers in OH were killed feloniously, the 57th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1916, with 17.
In 2025, 53 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 135th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2025, 53 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 139th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Larry was 57. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Hamilton County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 44; the middle age was 37.5. Larry had served 33 years; the middle length of service was 3 years.
Larry was 57. Of the 552 killed feloniously in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. Larry had served 33 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Larry was 57. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Larry had served 33 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Larry was 57. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Larry had served 33 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 16.7% of these deaths at Hamilton County Sheriff's Office; October holds the most, 33.3%. Fridays: 33.3%.
May holds 9.3% of these deaths in OH; December holds the most, 9.6%. Fridays: 13.3%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 42.9% of all 14 deaths at Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 16.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.6% of all 993 deaths in OH, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office has 14 officers remembered here, Larry among them.
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Albert Russell Oct 14, 1884
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Anna Hart Jul 24, 1916
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Daniel E. Souders
Dec 16, 1932
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Walter Leslie Francis
May 20, 1935
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Fred Sperber
Dec 31, 1942
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Elmore David Pressley Oct 21, 1944
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Emil R. Kleinwaechter
Jul 16, 1962
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Phillip J. Pence
Jun 10, 1984
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Robert L. Mondary
Jun 1, 1989
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Adam S. McMillan
Oct 23, 2020
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Donald Raymond Gilreath, III
Feb 12, 2021
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Marcus Zeigler
May 26, 2023
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Larry Henderson, Jr.
May 2, 2025
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Simon Lawrence Leis Jr.
Jun 27, 2026
Where
Military Service
Larry Henderson Jr. served in the U.S. Marine Corps before joining law enforcement.
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