Dante Bender, a 31 years old former police officer, allegedly killed Kennis Croom and an unidentified female in Meridian. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has put him on the wanted list.
An officer was killed while in a line of duty in Meridian. The suspect is currently on the run and is identified as a former Newton police officer, Dante Bender, who was fired in January.
Who Is Dante Bender- Is He 31 Years Old?
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation said that for the 31 years old Dante Bender had been wanted. He allegedly killed an officer in a line of duty and a female citizen in the 2400 block of 51st Avenue in Meridian.
The officer was shot in the head while responding to a gun-fired call. The suspect is a former Newton Police Officer who was fired in January.
As per the reports, Bender allegedly killed the mother on the scene and was going to kill four children when Officer Croom intervened. Thus, he fled the scene after fatally shooting the officer.
As per the description released by the police, he is a black man who is about 5′ 11″ tall and weighs 299 pounds. He is probably driving a 2004 Nissan Armada with the tag “IMANI.”
Moreover, the department also warned that he was armed and dangerous. So, if anyone comes in contact with him, they are requested to call 911 right away.
Is Dante Bender Arrested?
Dante Bender is yet to be arrested, but the officers have launched a manhunt since last night. Anyone with the information is requested to call 911 or East Mississippi Crime Stoppers at 1-855-485-8477.
He was last seen on June 9 at 5:36 p.m. at 2408 51st Avenue in Meridian, wearing a purple hoodie and sweatpants.
Meridian Police Officer Kennis Croom Killed By Dante Bender
Kennis Croom, a Meridian police officer, was killed by Dante Bender. He was a Tuscaloosa native who began his career as a police officer in 2013 and has worked for several agencies in Alabama and Mississippi, including the Eutaw Police Department in Greene County.
He and an unidentified female victim were discovered near the scene of a shooting on 51st Avenue in Meridian on Thursday. And Dante is suspected of being responsible for the double homicide, and a manhunt was launched Thursday night to find him.