Mark David Chapman

Mark David Chapman, a Beatles fan who idolized Lennon, shot John Lennon in 1980 because John Lennon found John Lennon's statement about Jesus offensive.

by 25 year old Mark Chapman

December 8th 1980 - John Lennon was shot five times by 25 year old Mark Chapman outside the Dakota building in New York City where John and Yoko lived.

by Mark Chapman

John Lennon was shot to death by Mark Chapman.

Chapman

Lennon exited the vehicle and walked through the archway of the building when Chapman shot Lennon four times in the back at close range.