(Camden City, NJ) – Detectives investigating Wednesday night’s shooting in which an officer was struck in the arm have identified the suspect and asking the public for any information on his whereabouts. The U.S. Marshal’s Service is offering a reward of $1,500 for information that leads to his arrest.
Victor Bennett, 21, of Camden, has been identified as the individual who shot Officer Prince Reed around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday night on Kenwood Avenue. Bennett got out of a parked SUV on Kenwood Avenue along with three other individuals and then walked away from the vehicle. As Officer Reed drove past, Bennett suddenly opened fire on Officer Reed’s vehicle, hitting the car with several rounds. Officer Reed was struck in the arm by a bullet fragment. Officer Reed did not return fire as he sought cover from the incoming bullets. As the incident evolved, Officer Reed courageously searched for the suspects while injured. He was later treated at Cooper University Hospital.
Bennett is described as a black male, 6’2\”, 195 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. His picture accompanies this release.
Anyone with information on Bennett’s whereabouts should immediately call the Camden County Police Department’s anonymous tip line at (856) 757-7042.
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