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- 5 days ago
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On July 11, 2026, officers with the Columbia Police Department responded after an Uber driver summoned help through an ADT security panic alarm. The victim, an Uber driver, stated Kevin Dewayne Bennett ordered an Uber ride from a redacted location. The victim reported picking up Bennett at Goodwill after receiving a ride request under the name โKevin.โ The victim stated Bennett was then driven to the 2400 block of E. Nifong Boulevard, Greyson cottages. Upon arrival, the victim reported Bennett began screaming and leaned forward toward the front seat. The victim stated Bennett told them to take him to the Greyhound station or he would shoot them.
Officers located Bennett still inside the victimโs vehicle. Bennett was identified through a North Carolina driverโs license as Kevin Dewayne Bennett. During a frisk, officers located a handgun on Bennettโs person. The handgun was reported stolen in a separate case. Bennet reported he โfoundโ the gun in a park.
The victim stated Bennett said, โdo you want to get shot?โ She reported fearing for her life and stated she believed Bennett was going to shoot her. Officers observed the victim crying, with glossy eyes and redness around the eyes. Officers also reported the victimโs voice cracked while speaking, and she rubbed their eyes multiple times.
Upon questioning, ย Bennett stated he was picked up by the victim and driven to the 2400 block of E. Nifong Boulevard. Bennett initially stated he never threatened the victim. According to the probable cause statement, officers told Bennett that the victim had an audio recording of the incident. Bennett later stated he asked the victim if she wanted to get shot, but said he was referring to someone else shooting at the vehicle.
Bennett is now charged with vehicle hijacking โ deadly weapon, harassment in the first degree, and assault in the fourth degree.
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