After officers responded to a domestic disturbance at Bennett's residence, the 66-year-old entered into an altercation with responding officers. After an attempt to tase Bennett failed, officers shot him after he reached for a nearby cache of guns.
Victim's Name: Abbott S. Bennett
Agency Responsible: St. Johns County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 66
Race: White
Date of Death: April 8, 2014
County: St. Johns
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural