Hollywood Walk of Fame becomes scene of brutal dog attack, stabbing death of 37-year-old man

A California man faced a horrific end last week as a group of men stabbed him to death after he defended himself from a vicious dog attack on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The family of 37-year-old Berry Henderson, whom they described as a “gentle giant,” is horrified after the broad-daylight May 20 attack.

Surveillance footage shows Henderson chased by an attacking dog and defending himself by stabbing the canine before a group of four men, including the dog’s owner, viciously stab and beat him.

“What began as an ordinary day turned into unimaginable violence,” his family described the scene in a GoFundMe. “Berry was first attacked by a vicious dog while the owner stood nearby. Moments later, 3 men joined in and violently assaulted him, causing devastating injuries. Witnesses watched in shock as the scene unfolded, leaving excessive blood across the sidewalk and walls nearby.”

He tried to stumble across the street as he was seriously injured, but the men came after him again. Henderson was hospitalized but succumbed to his injuries.

The Los Angeles Police Department responded to the scene at one point and arrested three suspects, with a fourth escaping, according to KTLA. His family said they believe witnesses know where the fourth suspect is.

Those close to Henderson are stunned that no one came to his assistance.

“People around weren’t doing anything,” his cousin, Sharon Grimes, told KTLA. “I didn’t see anybody try to come to his rescue, with all that blood. Nobody picked up the phone.”

“That’s what makes it so shocking,” Najee Ali, a community activist, added. “That someone could actually be stabbed to death, beaten and bit by a dog in broad daylight with no one helping.”

His family said Henderson was a “cool, calm, authentic man who enjoyed music, spending time in the city he loved, and living life in his own peaceful way. He was not homeless. He was deeply loved by his family and friends, and his life mattered.”

The family is asking for donations to support them at this time. The fundraiser has raised about $1,300 of its $7,500 goal.

“Berry’s life ended far too soon, and our family is grieving this unimaginable loss. We are asking for help to assist our family,” they wrote. “Any donation, prayer, or share of this fundraiser would mean so much to our family during this painful time.”

The Hollywood Walk of Fame has a reputation for crime.

In a bizarre incident earlier this month, officers chased a man who was peddling exotic snakes around the area for money.

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