What was John Lennon doing when he was killed?

John Lennon was murdered on December 8th, 1980 at the entrance of the «Dakota» building, New York City. It was a house, where Lennons’ lived. He was shot by his fan, Mark Chapman. It happened when he returned from Record Plant Studio with his wife. John Lennon was cremated two days after his death at the Ferncliff Cemetery, NY.