Tragedy struck a quiet Kennesaw neighborhood as two teenagers are now facing charges after a deadly encounter that left a 21-year-old man dead. Sanifu Henry was fatally shot early Friday, and according to Atlanta News First, police have slapped Zier Green and Re’Shard Lee with his murder. Responding to reports of gunfire near Kennesaw Elementary School, authorities quickly pieced together the violent sequence that ended at Kennestone Hospital with Henry's death.
Green, 18, and Lee, 19, are charged with having marijuana and a counterfeit substance intended for distribution. The foiled deal escalated into an exchange of gunfire that claimed Henry's life. Alongside murder, the teens face aggravated assault charges, according to warrants. Kennesaw residents are reeling from the violence, with Willie Watson lamenting the ubiquity of crime, advising residents to attempt safety, a conviction shaken to its core as recorded by the same outlet.
This event marks Kennesaw's first homicide within city limits since 2019, as FOX 5 Atlanta reports, underscoring the rarity of such incidents in this area. Unsettled locals like Joe Bodkin expressed the distress permeating the community, with him pointing out the area's general safety despite being "dismayed and disgusted" at the occurrence of a homicide.
Mary Mathis, Henry’s mother, grieved over the loss of her son, who she described as loving and caring. She told FOX 5 Atlanta, "Sanifu never caused problems to anybody, and this is a horrible situation." Henry, who overcame disabilities and graduated from Kell High School, was remembered by his mother, stressing the importance of choosing the right path and cherishing family in the wake of tragedy.
The manhunt continues for a mysterious fourth individual who was allegedly in the vehicle at the time of the altercation. Police are urging anyone with information to step forward and assist in the ongoing investigation. Meanwhile, the family of the deceased has established a GoFundMe account to help cover the unforeseen expenses wrought by this sudden and violent act.
