Easton Native Killed by Police in New York

Danroy Henry, 20, of North Easton, was shot and killed by police early Sunday morning outside of a bar in Thornwood, NY near Mount Pleasant, Pace public information officer Christopher Corey said.

Henry, a former Oliver Ames student from the class of 2007 and football player at Pace University, struck two Mount Pleasant police officers with a motor vehicle before being shot down by a third officer, police said.

Police responded to a disturbance call at 1:19 a.m. outside of Finnegan's Grille in Thornwood. Police said one officer approached a motor vehicle and tapped on the window. The vehicle quickly sped away, striking the officer and leaving the officer on the hood.

A second officer attempted to pull the first officer off the hood, only to be struck by the vehicle. Seeing the vehicle heading his way, a third officer opened fire on the vehicle, killing Henry - who was driving - and wounding a passenger, police said.

"We extend the deepest sympathies of our community to Mr. Henry's family and friends," said Pace President Stephen J. Frieman. "We are working with the police investigation and as appropriate will share more information when it becomes available."

A vigil is being held tonight at Pace University. Patch will have more information and reactions from the Easton community as it becomes available.

Henry played defensive back and wide receiver for Oliver Ames. His senior season was in 2006. He attended Iona College before transferring to Pace.