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Corporal Brent Scrimshire was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop in the 100 block of Kenwood Street at approximately 6:30 pm.
Corporal Scrimshire had stopped the subject after his vehicle was seen running a stop sign. During the traffic stop, Corporal Scrimshire and a subject in the vehicle exchanged gunfire, and both sustained gunshot wounds. Both were transported to a local hospital, where Officer Scrimshire succumbed to his wounds.
The suspect was convicted of first-degree murder, aggravated assault against an officer, possession of a defaced firearm, obstruction of government operations, and fleeing. Another suspect is still awaiting trial.
Corporal Scrimshire had been recognized as Regional Officer of the Year by the Arkansas Attorney General in 2016 and had recently been recognized as the Hot Springs Police Department's Officer of the Quarter.
Corporal Scrimshire had served with the Hot Springs Police Department for six years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, daughter, son, parents, grandmother, and sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Corporal Scrimshire gave the Hot Springs Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hot Springs community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Corporal Scrimshire.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Hot Springs Police Department has lost 9 officers; 8 of them killed feloniously.
Brent is one of 249 officers killed feloniously in AR, 66.9% of the 372 remembered there.
Brent is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Brent 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 2020, 1 officer at Hot Springs Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 6 years on record. The heaviest was 1899, with 3.
In 2020, 3 officers in AR were killed feloniously, the 19th heaviest of 106 years on record. The heaviest was 1911, with 8.
In 2020, 61 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 123rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2020, 65 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 122nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Brent was 33. Of the 7 killed feloniously at Hot Springs Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 36 and 46.5; the middle age was 38. Brent had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Brent was 33. Of the 214 killed feloniously in AR whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 42. Brent had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Brent was 33. 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. Brent had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Brent was 33. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Brent had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 50% of these deaths at Hot Springs Police Department, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 12.5%.
March holds 10.4% of these deaths in AR; April holds the most, 10.8%. Tuesdays: 12.9%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 88.9% of all 9 deaths at Hot Springs Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 12.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 66.9% of all 372 deaths in AR, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 13.3% 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
Hot Springs Police Department has 9 officers remembered here, Brent among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 16-E
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