John Lennon was shot and killed by Mark David Chapman on December 8, 1980, outside Lennon's apartment building, The Dakota, in New York City. Chapman fired five shots from a .38 Special revolver, four of which hit Lennon in the back and shoulder. Lennon was rushed to Roosevelt Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival
. Chapman, a former Beatles fan, had become resentful of Lennon for various reasons, including his public statements and lifestyle. He waited outside The Dakota all day and evening, even getting Lennon to autograph his album earlier that day before shooting him later that night. After the shooting, Chapman remained at the scene reading a book until police arrested him without resistance
. In summary, Mark David Chapman is the man who shot and murdered John Lennon in 1980.
