What happened to Larry Thorne
On Tuesday, tragedy struck close to home for the family of 27-year-old Larry Thorne when he was found shot to death on Gold Avenue, just a few blocks from Calvary Cemetery. Lawanda Henderson, the victim’s mother, is mourning the unexpected death of her oldest son. According to the Memphis Police Department (MPD), officers responded to a “person down” call and found the man suffering from a gunshot wound when they arrived on scene. The man died on the spot, the police said.
Initial reports released by MPD indicate that officers were called to Gold Avenue after receiving a “person down” call around 7 a.m. Tuesday morning. When they arrived at the scene, they found an elderly man with an apparent gunshot wound and immediately began rendering medical aid until emergency services arrived on scene. Unfortunately it was too late; Larry Thorne died at the scene from his injuries.
MPD has opened an investigation into this tragic event, but has not yet identified any suspects or reported any leads. They asked that anyone with information about this case contact them at 901-636-3300 or Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH (2274).
Justin J. Pearson
“Gun violence is destroying our communities. I lost another high school classmate to murder. It is painful and devastating. Please continue to pray for Larry Thorne and his beloved family. We must do more to protect our communities and prevent violence”
Right now, all we can do is pray for Larry’s family and friends as they deal with their loss and hope that justice will be served in time. As our community grieves, we must also remember to keep each other safe by being aware of our surroundings and looking out for one another. Only through this collective effort can we prevent similar tragedies from happening again in our city in the future.
Larry Thorne’s death serves as yet another reminder of how fragile life can be and how quickly things can change without warning. We send our thoughts and prayers to his family at this difficult time and hope that justice will soon be served for this senseless tragedy. Our community must come together now more than ever so that we can remain vigilant against crime while supporting each other in times of need – especially times like these when a life is unexpectedly taken too soon due to violence on our streets. city.
