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Constable H. Richard Bennett was shot and killed after responding to a report of a drunk man brandishing a gun. Once he arrived he became engaged in a struggle with the man in a darkened home. During the struggle the man's father fatally shot Constable Bennett and the subject.
Six weeks later a mob took the shooter from the Bradford County Jail and hanged him.
Constable Bennett had served in law enforcement for ten years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and five children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Bennett gave the Lawtey Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lawtey community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Bennett.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
H. is the only officer of Lawtey Police Department remembered here.
H. is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.3% of the 1,006 remembered there.
H. is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
H. is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1921, 8 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 8th heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
In 1921, 248 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1921, 516 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
Who
H. was 45. Of the 496 killed feloniously in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 44.3; the middle age was 36. H. had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
H. was 45. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. H. had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
H. was 45. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. H. had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 8.2% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Wednesdays: 11.2%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Lawtey Police Department.
Felonious deaths account for 53.3% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 23-E
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