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Shock, Sadness Spread Following Fatal Ambush Of Philadelphia School Staffer

Shock and sadness spread following the killing of Philadelphia school staffer Bilal Henry, who was killed when he answered the front door of his own home, authorities said.

Bilal Henry 

Bilal Henry 

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Cecilia Levine
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Police responding to reports of a person with a gun on the 3500 block of Woodhaven Road found 33-year-old Henry with gunshot wounds to the torso around 11:25 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, city police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

To know that Mr. Henry was gunned down answering the door at his own home, while his wife and children were present is just gut-wrenching,” said Jerry T. Jordan, president of the Philadelphia Teacher's Foundation.

"At Mayfair, ‘Mr. B’ was beloved and had terrific relationships with students and staff. The depth of this loss is immeasurable."

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