Man with violent history charged with murder after dog dispute turned deadly at LA landmark

3 Jun 2026 • 1:05 AM MYT
The Independent
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Man with violent history charged with murder after dog dispute turned deadly at LA landmark

  • Patrick Randall Perry, 55, has been charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of Berry Le’Mar Henderson, 37, on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 20.
  • The incident began when Henderson, waiting for a bus, was attacked by Perry's dog and stabbed the animal in self-defense.
  • Perry and three other men then chased Henderson across the street, attacking him with a metal bat and other weapons, with Perry ultimately stabbing Henderson with his own knife.
  • Three other suspects, Bruce Lamont Fuller Jr., Isaul Hernandez, and Robert Anthony Garcia, were also arrested and charged in connection with Henderson's death.
  • Perry has a history of violence, including a 2024 incident where he ordered his dog to attack men, and had previously received mental health diversion for bipolar disorder stemming from his Army service.

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