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Donald C. Benson Sr.
- Nov. 05, 1981 -
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Resided: |
VA, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Nov. 05, 1981 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 34 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Lancaster County Sheriff's Office - VA
8293 Mary Ball Rd Lancaster, VA
22503 USA (804)462-5111 |
County: | Lancaster |
Dept. Type: | County/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Sergeant |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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On The Job: |
8 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
VA
USA
Thu. Nov. 05, 1981
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Summary: |
Sergeant Donald Benson was shot and killed as he and another deputy attempted to serve a court order for an emergency mental health evaluation. As the two deputies approached the suspect's home, the man opened the door and fired a small caliber handgun, fatally wounding Sergeant Benson.
The other deputy returned fire and wounded the suspect in the abdomen. The man was taken into custody and committed to a state hospital.
Sergeant Benson had served with the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office for 8 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.p
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Last Updated: May. 29, 2019 |
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