CALIFORNIA-Detective Luca Benedetti, of the San Luis Obispo Police Department, died May 10, 2021. Detective Benedetti was killed while executing a search warrant for a series of burglaries. As the officers approached the apartment, they identified themselves and asked to enter the premises. Since they received no response, they entered the residence. The suspect was hiding inside and opened fire as they detectives entered the doorway. Two detectives were struck and the suspect was wounded by return fire. The suspect committed suicide later on.
Detective Benedetti was transported to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. He served with the San Luis Obispo Police Department for twelve years and is survived by his wife and children.
Source: ODMP
Hilary Rodela
Hilary Rodela is currently a Surveillance Officer, a former Private Investigator, a former Crime Scene Investigator, and Evidence Technician. She worked for the Ruidoso (NM) Police Department as well as the Lubbock (TX) Police Department. She has written for several public safety publications and has extensive law enforcement and forensic training and is pursuing forensic expertise in various disciplines. Hilary is a freelance public safety writer and curriculum developer for the National Investigative Training Academy.
