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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.
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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
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Haleyville Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Bentley is one of 405 officers killed feloniously in AL, 63% of the 643 remembered there.
Bentley is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Bentley 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 1908, 6 officers in AL were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 131 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 10.
In 1908, 129 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 35th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1908, 129 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 42nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Bentley was 60. Of the 344 killed feloniously in AL whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 49; the middle age was 40.
Bentley was 60. 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.
Bentley was 60. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
September holds 9.9% of these deaths in AL, more than any other month. Saturdays: 15.8%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Haleyville Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63% of all 643 deaths in AL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 12.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Haleyville Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Bentley among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 16-E
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