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Henry Bennett

Henry Bennett

Henry Bennett is a 19 year-old from Belle Glade, Florida who attended the University of Florida, he also worked at Motor Club of America.

On January 16, 2016, Bennett was fatally shot by Palm Beach County officer, Andrew Cano.

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According to police reports, On January 16th, 2016 at around 11 a.m, a woman whom Bennett was in the car with was pulled over on a routine traffic stop by Andrew Cano.Shortly

after the stop while Cano was climbing out of his car, Bennett exited the car and began to run away; According to Cano's statement, he shouted “Stop” twice and “Get on the ground” while chasing Bennett. After

a short chase, Bennett reportedly turned toward Cano with a gun in his hand and pointed it directly at him. Cano

immediately responded to the threat by shooting Bennett twice. [1]

Bennett's family claims that he was a family-oriented person and would never do such a thing.

In a report, they compared Bennett to Trayvon Martin and called Andrew Cano racist.

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References

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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comA picture of Bennett on facebook, flipping off the camera.
Jan 21, 2016, 7:15 AM
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Citation Linkpalmbeachpost.comBennett was shot by Andrew Canoafter a routine traffic stop.
Jan 21, 2016, 7:02 AM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comBennett is seen with a gun on his facebook, his caption with the post reads "Fuck a shooter...Assassins..I'm my own shooter...."
Jan 21, 2016, 7:17 AM
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Citation Linkdowntrend.comBennett's family has cried racism over the issue although Bennett reportedly pulled out a gun
Jan 21, 2016, 7:03 AM
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Citation Linkfacebook.comBin Henry Bennett 's primary Facebookaccount.
Jan 21, 2016, 6:54 AM