Kevin Benette indicted for first-degree murder in the shooting death of deputy Basil Powell in Florida.

Kevin Benette, 32, has been indicted for first-degree murder in the shooting death of Palm Beach County corrections deputy Basil Powell on February 10 in Belle Glade. The indictment also includes a charge of attempted second-degree murder regarding Powell's daughter. Surveillance footage captured the shooting. Benette was arrested on February 13. State Attorney Alexcia Cox affirmed their commitment to prosecuting the case vigorously.

February 28, 2025
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