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Vivian A. Samuels-Benjamin
- Dec. 16, 2005 -
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Resided: |
NY, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Dec. 16, 2005 |
Race/Sex: | Black Female / 56 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | New York City Police Dept. - Division of School Safety
NY
USA |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | School Safety Agent |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Assault |
Badge: | 3115 |
On The Job: |
24 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
NY
USA
Fri. Dec. 16, 2005
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Summary: |
School Safety Agent Vivian Samuels-Benjamin suffered a fatal heart attack after being assaulted by a student at Middle School 390.
She was assigned to a school holiday dance at the school in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. As the students were entering, a 12 year old suspect began to cause a disturbance. Agent Samuels-Benjamin approached the suspect to escort her from the building when the suspect struck Agent Samuels twice in the head, knocking her to the ground. Two other School Safety Agents rushed to assist Agent Samuels and were able to take the suspect into custody.
After the incident, Agent Samuels-Benjamin got up off the ground, but collapsed just minutes later. She was taken to Kings County Hospital where she died. The girl who assaulted Agent Samuels-Benjamin was charged with harassment and resisting arrest.
Agent Samuels-Benjamin had served with the New York City Police Department - Division of School Safety for 24 years. She is survived by two sons.
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