Police got a call that a man took a family member's vehicle without permission. Cameron Bennett then wrecked and stole several other vehicles, including a construction company truck. The sheriff said Bennett had a gun and was firing shots from at least one of the vehicles. A deputy spotted the suspect on Highway 28, and Bennett allegedly tried to run over the deputy with her own patrol car when she shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Cameron L. Bennett
Agency Responsible: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Race: Black
Date of Death: October 17, 2019
County: Jefferson
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: vehicle and gun
Threat Level: attack
Geography: Rural