Former Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s Father Shot In Chicago, Calls Out Gun Violence After Attack

Former Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard said she is urging Illinois leaders to take stronger action on gun violence after her father was shot in Chicago. The appeal came after a police report said Ronald Henyard, 65, was hit in the neck by unknown gunfire and rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital in serious condition.

Henyard described her father as “an innocent victim of this random and heartbreaking violence,” and linked the shooting to what she called a broader public safety crisis affecting too many families. She also asked Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to reconsider accepting help from the Trump administration if it could improve protection for Illinois residents.

What police said about the shooting

Chicago police said the shooting happened around 6 p.m. Wednesday in an alley on the 1300 block of Kedzie Avenue. Officers reported that Ronald Henyard was struck in the neck and taken for emergency treatment after the gunfire.

No suspect information or motive had been publicly released in the report shared in the reference material. The shooting has drawn attention not only because of Henyard’s profile, but also because it adds another case to Chicago’s continuing struggle with street violence.

Political reaction and public response

Current Dolton Mayor Jason House said the Village Board extended thoughts, prayers and support to Henyard and her family. House also confirmed that Ronald Henyard is Tiffany Henyard’s father and said the community should stand with the family during the recovery process.

He said, “We are saddened to learn of the tragic incident involving her father,” and added that moments like this should remind people of the value of compassion. His statement came as local officials and residents responded to the shooting with concern and messages of support.

Local voices call for compassion

Community activist Jedidiah Brown, who has publicly clashed with Henyard in the past, also urged people to support the family. Brown said on social media that the incident should rise above political divisions and that people should pray for Ronald Henyard’s recovery.

Brown wrote, “Whatever divides us, this is a moment for compassion,” underscoring the emotional reaction that followed the shooting. His message was notable because of his prior disputes with Henyard, including a January incident at a Thornton Township meeting that turned into a brawl after he used an expletive toward her.

Henyard’s political background adds weight to the case

Henyard was elected Dolton mayor in 2021 and later appointed Thornton Township supervisor by trustees in the same year. Her tenure drew intense scrutiny, and she ultimately lost reelection after a turbulent period in both roles.

The recent shooting has shifted attention away from local political battles and back to the issue of violence. It has also renewed focus on how public officials and community leaders respond when gunfire affects families across the Chicago area, regardless of status or politics.

Key details in the case

1. Ronald Henyard is 65 and lives in Dolton.
2. Police said he was shot in the neck in an alley on Kedzie Avenue.
3. He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in serious condition.
4. Tiffany Henyard called the shooting a symbol of wider gun violence.
5. Jason House and other local figures publicly offered support.

The shooting remains under investigation, and officials have not released additional details about a suspect or possible motive. For now, the incident stands as another painful reminder of how quickly gun violence can touch families in Chicago and surrounding communities.