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Terry Lamont Bennett
- Jan. 07, 2026 -
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| Resided: |
DC, USA
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| Born: | Jul. 21, 1993 |
| Fallen: | Jan. 07, 2026 |
| Race/Sex: | Black Male / 32 yrs. of age |
| | Agency |
| Dept: | Metropolitan Police Dept. - DC
441 4th Street, NW Washington, DC
20001 USA (202)727-4218 |
| County: | District of Columbia |
| Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
| Hero's Rank: | Officer |
| Sworn Date: | Unk |
| FBI Class: | Traffic Accident |
| Weapon Class: | Vehicle |
| Agency URL: | Click Here
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| Badge: | 5631 |
| On The Job: |
7 years
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| Duties: | assigned to the First District |
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Fatal Incident Summary
| Offender: |
No Info
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| Location: |
DC
USA
Tue. Dec. 23, 2025
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| Summary: |
Officer Terry Bennett succumbed to injuries he received when he was struck by the driver of a vehicle while assisting a disabled motorist on Interstate 695 in Washington, D.C., on December 23, 2025.
Around 10:10 p.m., Officer Bennett stopped in the eastbound lanes of I-695 near South Capital Street to help a motorist who had run out of gas. While standing outside his police cruiser, a speeding driver, attempting to change lanes, struck him. The disabled motorist was not injured.
Officer Bennett was immediately transported to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries on January 7, 2026.
The driver was unconscious after the crash and was taken to a hospital for minor injuries. He was charged with second-degree murder.
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Last Updated: Jan. 15, 2026 |
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