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End of Watch Roster / Bernard Bennett
POLICE OFFICER BERNARD BENNETT
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Officer Bernard Bennett
Agency: Sacramento Police Department
End of Watch: Wednesday, May 13, 1970

Biographical Info

Age: 25
Badge Number: 154
CA Memorial Panel: 5
National Police Memorial Wall Panel: 14-E-3

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunshot wound
Date of Incident: Saturday, May 9, 1970
Weapon Used: Rifle
Suspect Info: Four suspects arrested. No convictions.

Brief Summary

Officer Bennett was shot by a sniper through the squad car roof, while he and his partner were on patrol in Oak Park, succumbing to his wounds a few days later.

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