A deputy pulled Henry Bennett over in Belle Glade on Saturday, authorities say Bennett got out of the vehicle and ran away. The deputy chased Bennett and, at one point, authorities said Bennett turned and pointed a gun at the deputy. That's when the deputy fired at Bennett, hitting him twice, killing him.
Victim's Name: Henry Bennett
Agency Responsible: Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 19
Race: Black
Date of Death: January 16, 2016
County: Palm Beach
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1181
Geography: Rural