Key keywords: Tiffany Henyard, Former Dolton mayor, North Lawndale shooting, South Kedzie Avenue shooting, Chicago gun violence, Kenneth Henyard, critically injured shooting victim, Dolton political news According to official reports from the Chicago Police Department (CPD), the shooting incident that left former Dolton mayor Tiffany Henyard’s father in critical condition unfolded at approximately 8:17 p.m. on October 17, 2024, in the 1600 block of South Kedzie Avenue in the North Lawndale neighborhood. The victim, 62-year-old Kenneth Henyard, was sitting in the driver’s seat of his parked sedan when two masked suspects exited a passing dark-colored SUV and fired at least 9 rounds into the vehicle before fleeing the scene. First responders arrived within three minutes of the 911 call and found Kenneth Henyard suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the chest, abdomen, and left leg. He was immediately transported to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition, and hospital officials confirmed on Wednesday morning that he remains in serious but stable condition after undergoing emergency surgery overnight. Tiffany Henyard, who served as mayor of the south suburban Dolton community from 2021 until she lost her re-election bid in April 2024, released a brief statement through her publicist on Wednesday asking for privacy for her family as they focus on her father’s recovery. “Right now, my entire family is just focused on being by my dad’s side as he fights to get better,” the statement read. “We appreciate all the prayers and well wishes we’ve received from across the region, and we ask that everyone avoid spreading unconfirmed rumors about the incident at this time.” CPD’s Area 4 detectives are currently investigating the shooting, and no suspects are in custody as of press time. Police have not yet confirmed a motive for the attack, and have not stated whether they believe Kenneth Henyard was specifically targeted or if the shooting was a random act of violence. A CPD spokesperson noted that there is currently no evidence linking the shooting to Tiffany Henyard’s time in public office, which was marked by multiple high-profile controversies including allegations of misused public funds, nepotism, and clashes with Dolton’s city council. North Lawndale has recorded 127 shooting incidents so far in 2024, a 19% increase from the same period last year, according to CPD crime data. Authorities are asking anyone with information about the South Kedzie Avenue shooting to contact the Area 4 Violent Crimes Unit anonymously at 312-747-8380.