By Trend News Line 2024-07-03 15:33:34.
### Abilene Police Release Statement on Officer-Involved Shooting
The Abilene Police Department has issued a statement regarding an officer-involved shooting that took place on Tuesday afternoon. According to the report, officers responded to a disturbance in progress at the corner of South 7th and Alameda Street. The suspect, identified as Jeremy Bennett, a 36-year-old male, was reportedly brandishing a handgun and threatening two females inside a home.
### SWAT Team Called In
After fleeing the original crime scene, Bennett was located in a nearby residence. Officers established a perimeter around the property and called in the SWAT team and Crisis Negotiations Team for assistance. It was discovered that Bennett had an active warrant for Felon in Possession of a Firearm, unrelated to the current incident.
### Negotiations and Standoff
Upon the arrival of the SWAT team, crisis negotiators attempted to communicate with Bennett for several hours in an effort to peacefully take him into custody. Gas was deployed into the residence multiple times, but Bennett refused to surrender. Ultimately, he exited the property still holding the handgun. Despite commands to drop the weapon, Bennett raised it in a threatening manner towards the officers. In response, the officers discharged their firearms, striking Bennett.
### Medical Aid and Investigation
The Abilene Fire Department medics on the scene provided immediate medical aid to Bennett, but he succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital. His next of kin has been notified. As per department policy, all officers involved in the shooting will be placed on paid administrative leave. An investigation into the incident will be conducted jointly by the Texas Rangers and the Abilene Police Department Major Investigations Bureau.
### Conclusion
As of Wednesday morning, no further details have been released regarding the incident. For updates on this developing story, please visit our website. The Abilene community is encouraged to come forward with any relevant information that may assist in the investigation.
### More Information
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