Derrick Henderson, a 45-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on May 24, 2017, in Lehigh Acres, Florida. The incident occurred late at night on Alido Avenue, where deputies from the Lee County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found Henderson suffering from gunshot wounds. He was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for treatment but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries shortly after.
The investigation into Derrick
Henderson's death quickly identified Imari Ranisha Colon, a 25-year-old woman, as the primary suspect. Colon, who had a history of criminal activity including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and drug-related offenses, was apprehended just over an hour after being placed on Lee County's Most Wanted list. She was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Warrants Task Force and the Lee County Sheriff's Office in downtown Fort Myers.
Colon was charged with second-degree murder with a firearm in connection to Henderson's death. The authorities revealed that the motive behind the shooting was still under investigation, but they were confident in the evidence linking Colon to the crime. Following her arrest, Colon was held without bond and faced multiple court appearances to address the charges against her.
The case drew significant attention from the local community, highlighting issues of violence and crime in the area. Derrick Henderson's death was a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by residents in Lehigh Acres and the efforts needed to address and prevent such tragedies in the future. The legal proceedings against Imari Colon continued as the community awaited justice for Henderson and his family.
