Just a stone's throw away from the memorial - The Dakota, the building where John Lennon lived on Central Park West. He was killed just outside On December 8, 1980.

Today in History: John Lennon Killed

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Stephen Nessen
WNYC News | Jul 13, 2010

(Mychele Daniau /AFP/Getty Images)

(Mychele Daniau /AFP/Getty Images)

John Lennon was shot dead 29 years ago today.

The 40-year-old singer, songwriter, and peace activist was entering his apartment building, the Dakota, at around 11:00 p.m. when he was shot four times in the back. Lennon's killer, Mark Chapman, is currently serving a life sentence at Attica.

Below is the Chief Detective of the 20th Precinct with a breakdown of day's events.

Here, Bill Wyman, bass player for the Rolling Stones, reacts to news of Lennon's death.

(Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

(Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

Soon after the shooting mourners gathered at the Dakota. Below, reporter David Weinstein collected reaction.

Lennon is survived by his wife, Yoko Ono, and sons Sean and Julian.

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