Manhunt Continues Following New Orleans Police Officer’s Shooting Death

ABC 7

A manhunt continues in New Orleans after a police officer was found shot dead in his marked patrol car Sunday.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office identified the victim Monday as James Bennett, Jr., 45.

Bennett, a Housing Authority of New Orleans Police Officer since 2013, had previously worked in the sheriff’s office Reserve Division – a volunteer unit that supplements regular officers.  

The shooting was reported at 7 a.m. Sunday, the New Orleans Police Department said in a news release. The victim’s car rolled forward and struck a curb after the shooting.

“The death of this HANO police officer is an unspeakable tragedy, and a vile and cowardly act,” New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu said in a statement following the officer’s death. “Tragedies that involve our men and women in uniform affect our entire city and touch every member of our law enforcement community. We are deeply saddened by this loss, and our hearts and prayers are with the officer’s friends and family and with the entire HANO family during this very difficult time.”

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7 thoughts on “Manhunt Continues Following New Orleans Police Officer’s Shooting Death”

  1. Notice it’s an “unspeakable tragedy” when a cop gets killed……

    …BUT…when the cops pump 137 rounds into 2 unarmed civilians in Cleveland, THE COPS FIGHT IT AND GO TO COURT AND GET “NOT GUILTY”!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    So: if the cops shoot a civilian, it’s NOT an “unspeakable tragedy”.

    GOT IT????????

    EVERYONE GOT THAT????????

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  2. It’s inspirational to read about a pig being killed. It restores my hope that the entire population of America hasn’t been completely brainwashed.

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  3. On the other hand I see the Police being set up for a fall. Those that control know brutality has a way of tuning on itself. I really believe they are creating the danger they will face down the road. I also know the police are oblivious to this but the controllers are not. I believe this to be the plan all along.

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  4. “… a police officer was found shot dead in his marked patrol car Sunday.”

    Marked patrol car?

    Guess that rules out accidental shooting.

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