Angry residents confronted law enforcement after a black teen was shot and killed by a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s deputy late Saturday morning in Belle Glade, Florida, and the confrontation eventually escalated to a reported bomb threat.
The shooting occurred following a traffic stop in which Henry Bennett, 19, reportedly exited the vehicle with a weapon.
“As soon as [the deputy] put on the blue lights, the car eased into a driveway area, the door came open and an individual came out of the vehicle with what appeared to be a firearm,” said Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, according to local NBC affiliate WPTV.
The shooting occurred at about 11:45 am. Later Saturday afternoon, WPTV investigative reporter Jared Werksma tweeted:
Breaking Bomb Threat: Bomb squad sweeping PBSO Belle Glade admin building now. pic.twitter.com/m3ZQKHTE0y
— Jared Werksma (@JaredWerksma) January 16, 2016
Breaking Bomb Threat: PBSO says caller repeatedly said “The scene where the incident happened.” Not clear if that meant scene of shooting.
— Jared Werksma (@JaredWerksma) January 16, 2016
Breaking Bomb threat: Just arrived at PBSO jail in Belle Glade. Admin building being evacuated. pic.twitter.com/VijKeb0XZZ
— Jared Werksma (@JaredWerksma) January 16, 2016
Breaking Bomb threat: PBSO says Belle Glade facility has been cleared. Employees are returning to building. Threat investigation continues.
— Jared Werksma (@JaredWerksma) January 16, 2016
WPTV’s Gabriella Sarann tweeted:
VID: sheriff’s deputies in tactical gear @WPTV @Fox29WFLX pic.twitter.com/znPjpmibJm
— Gabrielle Sarann (@GabrielleSarann) January 16, 2016
WPTV reported:
The sheriff pointed out that Bennett has a rap sheet. That he has a history of aggravated assaults, been a suspect in a child abuse case and that he’s had restraining orders filed against him.
The sheriff says investigators will be reviewing dash cam video from the incident.
VID: @PBCountySheriff Bradshaw on dash cam video of traffic stop @WPTV @Fox29WFLX pic.twitter.com/srQR5iV2U6
— Gabrielle Sarann (@GabrielleSarann) January 16, 2016
PBSO: Weapon recovered at scene @WPTV @Fox29WFLX pic.twitter.com/wiNc36FC4h
— Gabrielle Sarann (@GabrielleSarann) January 16, 2016
Bearing Arms editor Bob Owens tweeted:
Like so many that #BlackLivesMatter has tried to champion, #BelleGlade‘s Bennett was a violent criminal with a record, including child abuse
— Bob Owens (@bob_owens) January 16, 2016
If you brandish or point a firearm in the presence of a LEO, there is a good chance you’ll end up shot. Common sense, folks. #belleglade
— Bob Owens (@bob_owens) January 16, 2016
Watch the video, via WPTV.
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