Patrolman Sidney J. Benson - El Paso Police Dept. - TX - True Life Hero

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Sidney J. Benson
- Jun. 28, 1917 -

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El Paso Police Dept. Patch

Resided:	TX, USA
Born:	Unk
Fallen:	Jun. 28, 1917
Race/Sex:	Caucasian Male
	Agency
Dept:	El Paso Police Dept. - TX 911 N. Raynor El Paso, TX 79903 USA (915)564-7000
County:	El Paso
Dept. Type:	Municiple/Police
Hero's Rank:	Patrolman
Sworn Date:	Unk
FBI Class:	Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:	Firearm
Agency URL:	Click Here
On The Job:	7 years

Bio: Not Available

Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	No Info
Location:	TX USA Thu. Jun. 28, 1917
Summary:	Patrolman Benson was shot and killed while transporting a prisoner to jail. During the drive the suspect, who was not handcuffed, reached over and grabbed Patrolman Benson's handgun. He then shot him twice in the head and twice in the torso. The suspect fled the scene and was never apprehended. Patrolman Benson had been with the agency for seven years and was survived by his wife and one-year-old son.
Source:	Website Click

Last Updated: May. 29, 2019


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