Woman arrested for trying to set fire to MLK Jr.’s birth home
OAN’s Sophia Flores
12:28 PM – Friday, December 8, 2023
A Florida woman has been arrested after attempting to burn down renowned American activist Martin Luther King Jr.’s childhood home in Atlanta, Georgia.
Laneisha Shantrice Henderson was arrested and charged on Thursday with attempted arson and interfering with government property.
The 26-year-old was caught on camera carrying a large plastic gasoline container and splashing the front of King’s house with the flammable liquid.
When the Atlanta Police Department arrived on the scene, officers discovered that good Samaritans who had witnessed Henderson’s actions stopped her before she could light the flammable liquid and ignite the house.
A man named Zach Kempf was one of the individuals who stopped the woman after she picked up a lighter.
“It was a little scary there for a minute because we didn’t know who she was, we didn’t know if she had weapons on her, we didn’t know anything,” Kempf said.
Kempf was joined by two off-duty officers who were visiting from New York. Together, the trio restrained the woman by holding her down to the ground until police arrived.
Atlanta Fire Department Battalion Chief Jerry DeBerry commended the bystanders and credited their fast actions for saving the historic home.
“It could have been a matter of seconds before the house was engulfed in flames,” DeBerry said.
The King Center, a nonprofit institute established in 1969 by King’s wife, released a statement X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
The National Park Service also announced that there was no permanent damage done to the home.
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What statement did The King Center release regarding the incident and what was their reaction to the attempted arson on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birth home
“A Florida Woman Arrested for Attempted Arson on Martin Luther King Jr.’s Childhood Home”
A Florida woman has been arrested after attempting to burn down renowned American activist Martin Luther King Jr.’s childhood home in Atlanta, Georgia. Laneisha Shantrice Henderson, a 26-year-old woman, was caught on camera carrying a large plastic gasoline container and splashing the front of King’s house with the flammable liquid.
The incident occurred on Thursday and Henderson was charged with attempted arson and interfering with government property. Fortunately, witnesses who had seen Henderson’s actions stopped her before she could light the flammable liquid and ignite the house. Among those who intervened was a man named Zach Kempf, who was joined by two off-duty police officers visiting from New York. Together, they restrained Henderson until the police arrived.
The Atlanta Police Department and the Atlanta Fire Department expressed gratitude towards the quick actions of the bystanders, as their efforts prevented the historic home from being engulfed in flames. Atlanta Fire Department Battalion Chief Jerry DeBerry remarked that it could have only been a matter of seconds before the house was completely destroyed.
The King Center, a nonprofit institute established in 1969 by King’s wife, also released a statement regarding the incident. They expressed relief that no permanent damage was done to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birth home.
The attempted arson on such an iconic symbol of the civil rights movement is a reminder of the ongoing challenges faced in the fight for equality and justice. Martin Luther King Jr.’s childhood home serves as a testimony to his legacy and the struggle he spearheaded for the civil rights of African Americans. It is disheartening to see such an act of vandalism targeted towards a symbol of hope and inspiration for millions of people.
As this incident unfolds, it is crucial for society to reflect upon the importance of unity and respect for one another’s rights and beliefs. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream of a society where individuals are judged by the content of their character, rather than the color of their skin, remains as relevant and essential as ever.
The attempt to burn down Martin Luther King Jr.’s childhood home serves as a stark reminder that the fight against discrimination and injustice is far from over. It serves as a call to action for everyone to continue working towards creating a society that upholds the values of equality, tolerance, and respect for all. Let this incident serve as a catalyst for renewed devotion to the principles championed by Martin Luther King Jr., in the pursuit of a more just and inclusive society for all.
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