Roll of Honor
Incident
Sheriff Steve Bennett and Deputy Sheriff Arthur Briscoe were shot and killed while they were attempting to arrest a suspect with outstanding warrants at an area known as Little Hardwick Creek. In Toledo, Ohio, the suspect was wanted for assault on a police officer, jumping bail, receiving stolen property, and flagrant nonsupport. Deputy Briscoe had visited the cabin a couple of weeks earlier looking for the suspect, but he was in Ohio at the time. The suspect's wife called and told him the authorities were looking for him, and he proceeded to Michigan, where he purchased an SKS assault rifle and ammunition. On the day of the incident, Deputy Briscoe went to the cabin after learning the suspect was back in town and confronted him. The suspect met him at the front door with his assault rifle and informed Deputy Briscoe he would not be arrested. Deputy Briscoe and Sheriff Bennett returned, and as they faced the cabin with their guns drawn, the suspect ambushed them from behind, killing them both. The suspect was convicted of both murders and sentenced to death. Sheriff Bennett and Deputy Briscoe were brothers-in-law. Sheriff Bennett had served with the Powell County Sheriff's Department for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Bennett gave the Powell County Sheriff's Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Stanton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Bennett.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sheriff Steve Lynn Bennett is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In KY, 755 of 983 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 76.8% of this state's fallen. That is 76.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Powell County Sheriff's Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Steve Lynn Bennett's cause is highlighted.
How Steve Lynn Bennett Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Steve Lynn Bennett is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Steve Lynn Bennett was killed by rifle.
Incident Location
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