UPDATE: Chris Henry has died.
CLICK HERE to listen to the 911 calls placed by a woman following Henry and Tonga’s vehicle and a man that discovered Henry after he had been thrown from the vehicle.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Public Affairs Office has issued an official statement regarding the domestic dispute and single-car auto accident involving Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry and his fiance Loleini Tonga. Here is the statement in full:
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit and H.I.T.S. unit are conducting an investigation at 1135 Oakdale Road.
The call for service came in just before noon on Wednesday, December 16, 2009. The victim involved in this case has been identified as Chris Henry, DOB 05/17/1983. Mr. Henry is an NFL player with the Cincinnati Bengals.
North Division officers responded to an assist medic call in reference to a person down in the area of the 1100 block of Oakdale Road. When officers arrived, they found Mr. Henry in the road, apparently suffering life threatening injuries.
Medic transported the victim to Carolinas Medical Center-Main where he is receiving treatment for his injuries. Based on information gathered at the scene, a domestic situation began at 840 Peachtree Road.
His fiancé got into a pickup truck and drove away from the residence. As she was driving away Mr. Henry jumped into the bed of the truck. The domestic situation continued between the operator and Mr. Henry. At some point while she was driving, Mr. Henry came out of the back of the vehicle.
Detectives with the Homicide Unit and H.I.T.S. Unit are on scene conducting the investigation. Crime Scene Search is on scene as well, photographing the scene and collecting physical evidence.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit. Detective N. McKee is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
Public Affairs Office
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
Here is the latest video from ESPN with reactions from teammates like Chad Johnson (Chad OchoCinco):
PlayersRep Sports Management are Henry’s agents and they issued this statement: “We ask everyone to pray for Chris. We also ask that you respect the privacy of Chris’ family. Chris is indeed battling for his life tonight, and our thoughts and prayers are with him during this extremely difficult time.”
