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Officer Bennett was shot and killed when he and another officer answered a domestic disturbance. They had answered the first call and after clearing from it left and ate supper. They were called back shortly after 1900 hours. Officer Bennett was shot with a 12-gauge shotgun as he got out of his patrol car. The suspect, 33, attempted to commit suicide but survived. He was sentenced to life in prison. As of December 14, 2022, he was in prison.
Survivors
Officer Bennett was survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Bennett gave the Pocahontas Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Pocahontas community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Bennett.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Pocahontas Police Department has lost 4 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Scotty is one of 249 officers killed feloniously in AR, 66.9% of the 372 remembered there.
Scotty is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Scotty is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1991, 2 officers in AR were killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 106 years on record. The heaviest was 1911, with 8.
In 1991, 85 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 76th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1991, 98 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 65th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Scotty was 27. Of the 214 killed feloniously in AR whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 42. Scotty had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Scotty was 27. 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. Scotty had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Scotty was 27. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Scotty had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 10.8% of these deaths in AR, more than any other month. Mondays: 12.9%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 4 deaths at Pocahontas Police Department. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 25% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 66.9% of all 372 deaths in AR, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 9.6% 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 shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.
His people
Pocahontas Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Scotty among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 25-E
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