Remembering John Lennon, 39 years after his murder in NYCRemembering John Lennon, 39 years after his murder in NYC

On Dec. 8, 1980, John Lennon was shot to death outside his New York City apartment building by a deranged fan.

The former member of The Beatles was gunned down by Mark David Chapman in the archway of the Dakota, where Lennon lived with his wife, Yoko Ono, and his son, Sean.

The shocking act of violence was felt around the world. There was an outpouring of grief as fans held solemn vigils.

The news was broken to America by Howard Cosell on ABC's "Monday Night Football," and the above video shows you how Channel 7's Rose Ann Scamardella delivered the news after the game's end, and how WABC-TV covered the story in the days of mourning that lay ahead.

Fans quickly gathered outside the Dakota apartments to mourn the loss of the iconic musician, and stayed for days.

His grieving fans spoke out against the senseless act of violence that overwhelmed not only New York City -- but also the world.

Source: abc7ny.com

Read More<<<