Rio Rancho police officer Gregg Benner was shot and killed during a routine traffic stop in New Mexico as the war on cops continue. The gangster thug who ‘allegedly” killed officer Gregg Benner reportedly fired three shots at the officer. Gregg Benner was hit in the upper and lower torso. The gangsta thug is still alive.
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| New Mexico officer Gregg Benner shot and killed during traffic stop |
Benner was a four-year veteran of the department and was a retired Air Force veteran. He is survived by his wife and five adult children.
Police said Benner made a traffic stop near Southern Boulevard and Pinetree Road around 8 p.m. According to police, Andrew Romero, 28, and a woman were in the car. There was an active warrant for Romero’s arrest.
The car took off after police said Romero gave Benner conflicting information. Benner stopped the vehicle again and that’s when Rio Rancho police said Romero fired three shots at the officer. Benner was hit in the upper and lower torso.
Benner was unable to draw his gun and did not return fire. There is no video of the shooting.
Within moments, citizens, paramedics and fellow officers were there to offer aid to Benner. Officers don’t know who made the distress call.
He was rushed to University of New Mexico Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Our thoughts and prayers are with @RioRanchoPD1 Ofc. Gregg Benner, his family, and their community. #LODD pic.twitter.com/85t1DQYYrk
— Hingham Police (@HinghamPolice) May 27, 2015