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Charles Robert Bennett

Case from Birmingham, AL dated Jun 17, 2004

Victim Details

Charles Robert Bennett

Male

White / Caucasian

Birmingham

AL

2004-06-17

33

Charles

Robert Bennett

Yes

07/15/2026

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On a summer afternoon in Birmingham, Alabama, the community was shaken by a violent act that claimed the lives of three police officers. On June 17, 2004, Officer Charles Robert Bennett, a 33-year-old male, was killed in the line of duty. He had been a member of the Birmingham Police Department for three years, serving in the West Precinct.

The tragic event unfolded at approximately 1:30 p.m. in the Ensley area of the city. Officer Bennett, along with three other officers, was attempting ...
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  • Charles Robert “Robocop” Bennett (1971-2004) - Find a Grave
  • Three Birmingham Police Officers Killed - AL.com
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    Reading through the details of this case, I can't help but think about Caroline, Rob Bennett's daugh... ...Read More
    08/14/2024
    Can we talk about the bravery of Officer Rob Bennett? It's difficult to comprehend the courage it mu... ...Read More
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    I've been following the case of Officer Rob Bennett and the tragic events that unfolded on June 17, ... ...Read More
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