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Dwight Alex Bennett

Death by Force
Case Description
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On April 11, 2024, a tragic incident occurred at the Ashley Meadows Apartments in Columbus, North Carolina, resulting in the death of 20-year-old Dwight Alexander "Alex" Bennett from Landrum, South Carolina. The Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 1:09 p.m. Upon arrival, deputies found Bennett deceased and another individual, identified as Chris Rickman, injured. Rickman was transported to a hospital for treatment and later released.

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  • WLOS: 19-year-old faces 2nd-degree murder charge after Columbus apartment complex shooting
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    Victim Details

    Dwight Alex Bennett

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Columbus

    NC

    2024-04-11

    20

    Dwight

    Alex Bennett

    11/28/2025

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    11/24/2024
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    04/17/2024
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