Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal Bentley Burnett was shot and killed while escorting a prisoner jail. Another man approached him from behind and demanded that he release the prisoner
When Marshal Burnett refused, the man shot him in the head, killing him.
The 35-year-old suspect, who claimed self defense, was tried and acquitted. He died two years later.
Rest in peace always knowing that no passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo Delaware State Police (Retired) September 5th, 2020
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal Burnett served with the Haleyville Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Haleyville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Burnett.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
City Marshal Bentley MacFarland Burnett is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In AL, 405 of 643 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63% of this state's fallen. That is 8.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Haleyville Police 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. Bentley MacFarland Burnett's cause is highlighted.
How Bentley MacFarland Burnett Compares
Offender Outcome
Acquitted
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Bentley MacFarland Burnett is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Bentley MacFarland Burnett was killed by gun; unknown type.
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