Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Benny Stricklin was shot and killed while pursuing a burglary suspect. A suspect was apprehended, convicted of murder, and sentenced to death. The state has no record of his execution or if the sentence was commuted.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
Honored here by 1 sentinel - 1 tribute.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Stricklin served with the Daytona Beach Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Daytona Beach community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Stricklin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer Benny P. Stricklin 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 FL, 539 of 1,008 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.5% of this state's fallen. That is 0.7 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Daytona Beach Police Department, 8 of 11 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 72.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Benny P. Stricklin's cause is highlighted.
How Benny P. Stricklin Compares
Offender Outcome
Not available
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Benny P. Stricklin is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Benny P. Stricklin was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
10 officers from Daytona Beach Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
